The Charlotte Hornets showed some flashes early in the 2024-25 season, but they are currently 7-21 and 13 in the Eastern Conference. Despite their young talent, the Hornets are on their way to ending up in the lottery once again.
LaMelo Ball is doing his best, averaging 30.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. It's a career-high in points per game for Ball, up six PPG from his previous career-high. Ball is shooting 42.1 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from three and playing at an All-Star level.
Second-year forward Brandon Miller has also played at a high level.