Amid Michael Jordan?s $3,000,000,000 News, Previously ?Torn? Hornets Find a Fix Ahead of NBA Draft Night

It seems like no matter who manages them, nothing goes right for the Charlotte Hornets. This is one of the least-winning franchises in NBA history and hasn?t produced a legacy that resonates with people. Perhaps the only time when the team was relevant dates back to the 1990s when Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, and Mugsy Boges were at the helm. Since the 90s, they have produced disappointing results.?

Michael Jordan sold his shares for $3 billion recently to become a minority owner. His time as an owner was abysmal, but will the new ownership bank upon their next draft pick to make it right?

The Hornets wager on their future again

With the draft just a few hours away, the Hornets have a tough choice to make between Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller. Henderson skipped college to join the G-League. He played for Ignite and averaged 17.6 Points Per Game last season. This is a glorious return for a teenager who went up against some professional-level players. As for Miller, he averaged close to 19 points and over eight rebounds, while being one of the best shooters at the college level. Both were top prospects as high schoolers and have lived up to their billing.

However, this report from Shams Charania suggests the Hornets are probably going to select Scoot Henderson. His decision to go pro and skip college turned out well for him, considering his significant returns. One enormous question mark can be his long-range shooting as the Guard connected on just 25% of shots from outside. This is an area where Miller has the edge over him. But if we consider the overall athleticism and ceiling, Henderson has found more voices in his favor. Will the Hornets wager on Henderson to lift their spirits??

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Huge offseason for Hornets

Now that the Michael Jordan ownership cloud has evaporated, the Hornets have a huge decision ahead of them. They have an All-Star level PG LaMelo Ball who can handle scoring, playmaking, and rebounding at a high clip, but the rest of the positions aren?t as enticing. Miles Bridges? legal troubles also reduced their firepower.

Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre are too streaky, Gordon Hayward?s career has derailed after injuries. PJ Washington is limited offensively, and they don?t have a reliable defensive lineup. Thus, big changes need to come for the team which had the second-worst record in the East last season.

Therefore, this draft becomes a huge deal for the squad. Henderson has brilliant scoring chops, he can rebound, he can dish assists, and he is also a superb on-ball defender, something that this squad desperately.

Drawing lofty comparisons with Derrick Rose, he has set huge expectations. Will he don a Hornets jersey when his name is called on the draft night?

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