The last time I checked in on some mock-ups of the 2015 NBA draft, Mario Hezonja was going to the Charlotte Hornets at number nine. I loved that pick, and wrote about why he would be a good fit here. Looking today, Bleacher Report has a new mock draft out, and at number nine to the Hornets is Stanley Johnson, a 6’7″ shooting guard/small forward from the University of Arizona.
At No. 9, the Hornets should be thrilled to land Stanley Johnson, whose elite defensive tools (6’7″, 245 pounds, 6’11 ½” wingspan, quick feet) and promising jumper play to the fact he’s viewed as a safe bet.