Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak says his team is improved. Don’t confuse that with his team being good.
In a half-hour call with media Monday, Kupchak said they aren’t yet built for sustainable success and that the Hornets’ biggest need is still talent. Rather than any one position — there’s lots left to fix — and it’s too early to decide how parts fit together because there still aren’t enough parts.
“Really, it’s talent,” Kupchak said of roster needs.
“Right now I think it’s premature to sit down and say, ‘Listen, this team is a 50-win team, and where do we need the most help?