The youth movement in Charlotte proved that it meant business last season. Miles Bridges improved his scoring, Devonte’ Graham was a candidate for Most Improved Player, and PJ Washington was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Add third overall pick LaMelo Ball into the mix and the Charlotte Hornets have a young starting lineup to move forward with. However, they are missing one thing—a center. Now when you first look at Charlotte’s selections in the 2020 NBA Draft, your eyes may go straight to Vernon Carey Jr. out of Duke, but let me introduce you to Nick Richards.
Why Nick Richards is the perfect center for Charlotte’s young core
