Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal 

Some will protest that DeRozan isn’t the right co-star for Ball. Their position will come down to what many fit-related arguments come down to in the NBA: floor spacing. 

To be fair, DeRozan is a generally poor floor spacer. That will limit his impact when Ball is controlling the offense. That is true. On the other hand, it doesn’t have to be a perfect fit in order to be a good one. 

Having two elite playmakers will make the Hornets better in 2022-23. Meanwhile, DeRozan still draws defensive attention. His defender will chase him around screens wherever he goes.

You can’t sag off of DeRozan, even behind the three-point line: he’ll either shoot, or he’ll find a shot. 

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Perhaps the Hornets would need to find a stretch big man to maximize their spacing in time. For now, lineups featuring P.J. Washington at the 5 will do. Those will be devastating offensive lineups, even with DeRozan’s limitations. 

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