These might be a little old news, but I figured I could at least share some highlights of the Charlotte Hornets exit interviews for those of you who haven’t seen them. Let’s get into it.
Nick Richards
- Learned a lot about being a professional from Mason Plumlee and Montrezl Harrell
- Feels like the Hornets needed better rim protection. Says centers still have an important role in the game and its on players in that position to adapt to the new way the game is played.
JT Thor
- Planning on working on his strength and jump shooting this summer
- Feels like he can be a very good defender as he gets stronger
Kai Jones
- Felt like he improved a lot this season
- Didn’t expect to spend so much time in Greensboro but does feel like it was a blessing in the end
- Spoke a lot about building championship habits
James Bouknight
- Learned a lot from his teammates this season and understands what he needs to get better at in the offseason
- Had fun this year
Montrezl Harrell
- Doesn’t feel like he really flourished in the role he had this season, but it’s a situation he’s not used to with being traded during the season
- Felt like he played more of a veteran leadership role, but he wanted to be able to make more of an impact on the floor
- Still said he loves the city and would like to be back
Isaiah Thomas
- Sees something special in this group and wants to be here and help the group take the next step
- Thinks the team needs a few more vets in the locker room
- Says guys around the league are talking about Charlotte and see a bright future here
- Feels like he can help LaMelo because he’s been in a similar position as a face-of-the-franchise point guard for a stretch
- Frequently expressed his thankfulness to the organization for giving him an opportunity
Kelly Oubre
- Says this season was a season of growth and showed where the kinks are and what needs to be improved
- Loves the city.