The NBA Playoffs began tonight with the Charlotte Hornets out of contention for a ninth straight season. For the Eastern Conferene team, postseason opportunities have been slim since 2016, when they lost to the Miami Heat 4-3 in the first round.
NBA team owners must understand the days of drafting a star that will keep the fans excited about the organization are over. Fans want to have something to cheer for while paying high ticket prices to watch a subpar team on a nightly basis. Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been the heartbeat keeping the team competitive night in and night out over the past 5 seasons.