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The nightmare scenario: What happens if the Hornets land the 7th overall pick?

The Hornets currently hold a 14% chance to land the top odds in the draft, 52.1% in the top four. What if they fall out?

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It's the night of the NBA Draft Lottery.

The Charlotte Hornets hold a 14% chance to land the No. 1 selection, tied with the best odds to land Duke's Cooper Flagg.

The state of North Carolina holds their breath as NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum opens the envelopes, revealing the order of one of the most loaded drafts in recent history.