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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will compete with Gerald Henderson for the fifth and final starting spot in Charlotte during training camp, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Kidd-Gilchrist will compete with Gerald Henderson for the fifth and final starting spot in Charlotte during training camp, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Due to the versatility of offseason addition Lance Stephenson, the situation on the Bobcats' wing is fluid. Depending on the success of lineups featuring Kidd-Gilchrist at small forward and Henderson at the two in the top unit, Stephenson will slot wherever he's needed, with no clear indication who represents the leader in the clubhouse. In reality, the decision will likely come down to needing a presence on offense or defense, the latter of which would press Kidd-Gilchrist into the starting lineup.

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