veteran Hornets forward with a board-crashing, do-the-dirty-work edge
Cedric Thompkins is a former Sacramento State forward whose value was built on toughness, rebounding, and efficient interior production; in the 2003-04 season, he averaged 5.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game, with a strong 0.6 blocks per game and low turnover rate. He wasn’t a flashy stat-stuffer, but he was the kind of steady, physical frontcourt piece coaches trust when they want effort possessions, rim protection, and a reliable motor. If your team needs a gritty rebounder who plays hard and makes opponents feel him every trip, he fits the bill.
