CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Al Jefferson was the focal point of the Charlotte Hornets’ offense when they faced the Miami Heat in the playoffs two years ago.
That role has since changed.
Jefferson now comes off the bench and plays fewer minutes, but that doesn’t mean the Hornets won’t be relying on “Big Al” in the postseason.
“He’s still a difference maker,” coach Steve Clifford said.
Jefferson isn’t fazed at all by what some players might consider a demotion, albeit one that was brought on by a midseason knee injury.