2017-18 Season Stats: 0.8 ppg, 1.1 apg, 1.3 rpg, 46.2 percent from the field and from 3.
Julyan Stone made more headlines this season before joining the Charlotte Hornets than while on the team. Subject to a tricky buyout, Stone’s club team in Italy wouldn’t release him from his contract despite repeated attempts from his camp to let him go. His reasoning was sincere — with his father’s health ailing, Stone wanted to be closer to him and be able to provide adequate care and coverage costs. Fortunately, Stone was released, which opened the door for him to sign with the Charlotte Hornets.