Charlotte Hornets: Ranking Rich Cho's best moves as GM

Charlotte Hornets: Ranking Rich Cho’s best moves as GM

By Noah Elmore | Aug 9, 2017

CHARLOTTE, NC - JULY 18: General Manager Rich Cho of the Charlotte Hornets announces the signing of Lance Stephenson to the media at Time Warner Cable Arena on July 18, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 27: Al Jefferson #25 of the Charlotte Hornets posts up Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena on April 27, 2016 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

4. Signing Al Jefferson

Bully on the low block, Al Jefferson was signed by Cho in 2013. Regarded as the highest-profile free agent to ever sign in Charlotte, Big Al inked a three-year, $41-million dollar deal to come to the Queen City. Jefferson appeared in two playoff series with the Hornets and was selected to the

Jefferson appeared in two playoff series with the Hornets and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team in his first season with the team.

The expiration of Jefferson’s contract perfectly coincided with the end of his prime. Cho wrote the contract brilliantly for the Hornets, bringing in the talent required for Charlotte to make the playoffs, but not crippling the team in the long haul.

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