The return of Buzz City was supposed to add fuel to the fire the Bobcats built in their swan song campaign of 2013-14. It winded up doing the exact opposite, as the Charlotte Hornets fell flat on their faces right out of the gate, limping to a disheartening 33-49 season.
So, what now? An awkward offseason awaits that presents a bevy of tough questions for the franchise. This team had deep, unsettling issues that extended far beyond injuries and bad performance.
Charlotte has a ton of work to do in order to get back to the playoffs, but the plan can be grouped into three main points.