May 19—Tuesday night was either a celebratory night for Charlotte Hornets fans, or a depressing one — there was no in-between.
With the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery taking place and the Hornets having just a 12.5% chance of claiming the No. 1 overall pick — and French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama — Charlotte instead got the next-best selection at No. 2 overall after the San Antonio Spurs earned the top spot of the draft.
But the real question is, should Hornets fans be excited for having a top-two pick in this year's NBA Draft, or upset at the fact that they were that close to getting a franchise-altering player?