Kai Jones, Texas (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
The Charlotte Hornets have traded up in the draft securing the draft rights to the New York Knicks 19th overall pick to select Texas center, Kai Jones. Jones is a young, explosive athlete who possesses the raw skillsets in a big man that the Hornets should have been looking for to add to their young core.
Coming into Charlotte Jones should be an immediate lob threat when paired with LaMelo Ball. Jones is a lethal rim-runner who gets up and down the court quickly and makes plays in transitions.