General manager Mitch Kupchak is no diplomat: He knows the Charlotte Hornets are a long way from good and says so.
“We’re not good enough right now to win a bunch of games, to get into the playoffs and to advance,” Kupchak said Friday, during his pre-draft media availability.
Kupchak said that in response to a question on talent vs. position. He was blunt in saying the Hornets are in no position to pass on superior talent, in making the third overall draft pick Wednesday night. This is the highest pick the Hornets have had since selecting Michael Kidd-Gilchrist second overall in 2012.