Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
We’ll be honest. Towns is probably not the big man most people pictured for the Hornets.
They’d probably have them landing an elite interior defender. That’s not Towns. As a matter of fact, that’s an area he’s struggled in throughout his career.
On the other hand, he’s thrived in terms of putting points on the board. Towns is one of the best offensive big men in NBA history. Pairing him with Ball ought to give the Hornets a formidable offense.
Moreover, this team should be picking in the high lottery again this summer.
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All told, this deal has them assembling a core that, along with that pick, should be competitive for years to come.
In all likelihood, that’s all this fanbase needs.