After starting out 2-30 last year, the Hornets were on pace to have the worst record in NBA history. As the season wore down, and Mashburn and Davis were dealt away, the youth of New Orleans started to play well. Now with David West and Chris Paul on the team, continuity is starting to return to the Hornets franchise. So much so, that they are actually competing this year.The team is rebuilding with a great array of flashy rookies. Chris Paul has emerged as a Rookie of the Year candidate. He isn’t afraid to shoot, which is also his weakness since he sometimes borders on being a ball hog. J.R. Smith is in the mold of Jason Richardson but has to take control more often. Their leading scorer is the only one on any team to come off the bench: Speedy Claxton. Claxton showed barely any talent in Philadelphia and Golden State, yet he’s coming into his own now. P.J. Brown is the minimum veteran that any rebuilding needs and is playing great for them. Chris Anderson is a Bo Outlaw type hustle player, which we don’t see enough of in basketball. And David West is productive outside shooter.The Hornets…