On both occasions, he was unable to score a single point and in doing so became the first top-three pick to go scoreless in his debut since Otto Porter Jr. in 2013.
He had a far more successful game on the offensive end against the Oklahoma City Thunder though, making it clear that like any other young player in his rookie season it will be important to give him space and time to develop.
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At the moment though, that seems to be restricted to around 15-16 minute stints and it has drawn the ire of Charlotte Hornets fans.