The Hornets are chock-full of young talent, but like many talented young teams (*cough Houston Rockets cough*), they’re starting to feel the pain of having too many developmental projects and not enough minutes to go around.
Expectations for Charlotte are low this year, and most of the roster can’t even rent a car. Nobody is expecting a deep playoff run. Instead, management, coaches, and fans want to see progress from their youngsters.
After LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, the organization needs to determine which players to invest in and which to cut loose. Let’s dive in.
JT Thor
The Hornets have tried a half-in, half-out approach with JT Thor, and it hasn’t worked.