Is point guard depth a burning draft need for Hornets?

CHICAGO _ Should the Charlotte Hornets address point guard with the 11th pick in next month's NBA draft?

And if so, would Kentucky's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Alabama's Collin Sexton be a better choice at that spot?

We're a long way from a conviction on who will be available after the first 10 picks are made June 21. But based on the talent available, it's likely the stronger positions at that juncture will be small forward (maybe Miles Bridges from Michigan State or Kevin Knox for Kentucky), shooting guard (what about Texas Tech's Zhaire Smith?) or the point.

Which begs the question, how much do the Hornets need a point guard?

Here are the circumstances: Kemba Walker is the Hornets' best player and a two-time All-Star. He's obviously in the top third of the point guards in the NBA. He just turned 28 and completed his seventh NBA season; barring an injury no one can predict, he should have multiple seasons left in his NBA prime.

However, Walker is also a season away from becoming an unrestricted free agent for the first time. Based on recent performance and what other elite point guards make, he's due for a huge raise from his current annual salary of $12 million. He has said twice to the Observer that he wants to make sure the rest of his career is meaningful, as far as playoff appearances.

So, while Walker truly loves Charlotte, it's no given he'll be with the Hornets long term. And there is no certainty he can replaced by the players currently on the roster.

Malik Monk played part time at point guard his rookie season, and will certainly play some point guard the rest of his career. That's partially a function of his 6-3 height. But it's no given his future is primarily at the point, or whether that's the best use of a player whose primary talent is scoring.

That's where this discussion winds back to Gilgeous-Alexander and Sexton. They are both point guards, both likely top-15 selections. But they are different, both physically and in skill set. Would one be a better fit than the other? Would either be a great fit for the Hornets?