Al Jefferson surprised no one by opting-in for the final year of the 3-year, $41 million deal he signed back in 2013. Before the 2014-15 season, there would have been unanimous celebration. Now, there's not so much excitement, but rather faint optimism that next season Jefferson plays more like he did two years ago rather than how he did most recently.
That's by in large where many fans stand with the Charlotte Hornets right now. Everything was wonderful in 2013-14, and today all of those wonderful things have lost their shine. There are better options for the Hornets out there, but this season they are virtually unattainable.