Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal
One thing is clear: so far, the Ball era in Charlotte has not been an unmitigated success.
In fact, it’s even been rumored that Ball could eventually skip town. If there’s any truth in those rumors, the Hornets ought to get ahead of the problem and make this deal.
Even if it isn’t, they’d have to consider it. Again: Ball seems prone to getting hurt. The Hornets have got all of their eggs in what might be a flimsy basket here.
This is an opportunity for a new star. Fultz still has the potential to be a great lead guard in this league. Meanwhile, three first-round picks and a swap allow the Hornets to start looking toward the future.
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Even if they’re parting with a star player in the process.