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Hornets rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner shines one day after becoming a father

Rookie center Ryan Kalkbrenner continues to impress in his first NBA season. Despite being a second-round pick, Kalkbrenner earned the starting center job for the Charlotte Hornets on opening night and has not relinquished it since.

The past 48 hours have been especially eventful for the 23-year-old. Kalkbrenner and his wife welcomed their first child on Tuesday, marking a life-changing moment for the young family. With little rest and plenty of emotion, Kalkbrenner still suited up for Charlotte’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night — and delivered one of his best performances of the season.

Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, Milwaukee remained a challenge thanks

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