May 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Baron Davis attends game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Can Not Keep Pace With the Charlotte Hornets Behind Big Games From Kemba and Batum

Indiana Can Not Keep Pace With the Charlotte Hornets Behind Big Games From Kemba and Batum by Jerry Stephens

Former Charlotte Hornets’ all-star, Baron Davis, is back in the NBA Developmental League with hopes of making an NBA roster this season.

The Charlotte Hornets have yet to make a final decision on their 15th and final roster spot for the rest of the season. Third string point guard, Jorge Gutierrez, currently commands that spot on his second 10-day contract with the team.

Gutierrez is a member of the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League but it is unclear if the Charlotte Hornets will sign him for the remainder of the year. The 36-year-old Baron Davis is attempting to make a comeback this season as he starts his year off for the Delaware 87ers.

Davis made his debut in the NBA Developmental League on March 4th and recorded eight points, four assists, and three steals in 19 minutes of play off of the bench. It was a somewhat of a quiet night but that was expected after not playing for three seasons.

Baron was a former all-star for the Charlotte Hornets back in 2002 and could be a veteran option for the team to sign for the rest of the season. Charlotte is in the market for a third point guard on their roster and bringing back Davis would make sense.

Davis is an NBA veteran who would be a good guy to have in the locker room to mentor younger players such as Kemba Walker. Baron has playoff and big game experience and could offer stability for the younger players on the team.

Here are some highlights from Davis’ debut with the Delaware 87ers:

I would keep my eyes on Davis as he attempts to make an NBA comeback in the D-League. His play for the 87ers could lead to a contract for an NBA team this season. Maybe Baron still has something let in the tank and coming back to Charlotte wouldn’t be the worst thing for either side.