Who Will be the Charlotte Hornets Sixth Man This Season? by Jerry Stephens

It was announced that Charlotte Hornets’ big man, Spencer Hawes, will play in the star-studded Seattle Pro-Am this summer along with other NBA players.

Jamal Crawford announced via Twitter that “Charlotte Hornets Spencer Hawes will be playing in the Seattle Pro-Am All-Star Game.” This is one of the biggest offseason basketball events held each summer as many NBA players are always involved. The only bigger one might be the Drew League in Los Angeles.

Hawes was born in Seattle, Washington and he is a native of the city. He also went to college at the University of Washington. Spencer has made the love for his home city clear throughout his NBA career.

The Seattle Pro-Am is a chance for the basketball fans of Seattle to see some great NBA players and amateurs play. Since the Seattle Supersonics were move to Oklahoma City in 2008, the city has wanted basketball back in Seattle. This tournament is also great for the community as the proceeds to go the Jamal Crawford foundation.

Los Angeles Clippers’ shooting guard and Seattle native, Jamal Crawford, is another NBA player who loves his city. He has organized this event and it has become one of the biggest offseason basketball events in the United States. It really took off during the lockout of 2011 when multiple NBA players showed up.

The list of current NBA players competing in the Seattle Pro-Am are Isiaih Thomas, Ryan Anderson, Rodney Stuckey, and Zach Lavine. Former NBA players include Terrence Williams and Nate Robinson. There are also some great former college players and pro’s from around the world and in the NBA D-League.

You can check out the full list of rosters here at SeattleProAm.com

Hawes will represent the Charlotte Hornets during this event. As a Seattle native, Spencer Hawes encapsulates the love for his home town that fans love to see. He has also become somewhat of a fan favorite in Charlotte with his style of play and his ponytail and beard.