Charlotte Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson hopped on a call with reporters after the draft completed on Thursday for a second session of media availability. In the first, he mostly talked about first round pick Tidjane Salaun. This one encompassed a little bit more.
- He spoke very highly of 2nd round pick KJ Simpson and said the team felt he was a 1st round talent
- Answered Scott Fowler’s slowest question of all time by saying he is super excited about the draft haul and the way his group worked together to put it together
- He and his group have a lot of plans and backup plans depending on how different things shake out
- Peterson has made it very clear that he wants Miles Bridges to remain a Hornet
- This draft is meant to set the tone for the culture they want for this team
- The two draft picks and Nick Smith Jr are confirmed playing in the summer league
- Peterson loves Simpson’s shot profile and ability to shoot off the dribble
The rookies joined Peterson and head coach Charles Lee to answer questions from the media on Friday afternoon.