After a disastrous 2022-23 season which saw the Charlotte Hornets stumble to a 27-55 record and end up with the second overall pick in the draft, the expectation is that they will bounce back in a big way. For that to happen they are going to need major contributions from quite a few players. But it is three in particular that will immediately impact the future of the Hornets organization.
LaMelo Ball
Getting the obvious choice out of the way first, it is LaMelo Ball. Ball is by far the best player on the Hornets and his offensive prowess is more than capable of making even the most talent-devoid teams competitive more often than not.