Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
The Hornets largely do this deal for the first-round pick they’re receiving. Sure, it’s coming from a team that they’re making better.
The Suns won’t have any incentive to lose next year following this deal, and they’ll have the pieces they need to win.
Barring injury, of course. Often, that’s the point of acquiring a first-round pick. It’s a gamble. This deal could end up paying tremendous dividends for the Hornets at the Suns’ expense.
Meanwhile, there could be some benefits in bringing in Paul as well. He feels like a perfect mentor for franchise point guard LaMelo Ball.
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He may teach him things that he’ll be happy to use in the future.