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

By Noah Elmore

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)
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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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 17: Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets is seen before the game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 17, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 17: Cody Zeller #40 of the Charlotte Hornets is seen before the game against the Atlanta Hawks on December 17, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Extending Cody Zeller‘s contract

4th overall pick from the 2013 Draft, Cody Zeller signed a four-year, $56-million dollar contract extension last October. At first sight, it doesn’t appear to be a particularly needle-moving transaction, but Zeller is one of the team’s most important players.

The Hornets posted a 3-17 record without him, and the value he provides with interior defense and excellent screens is immeasurable.

The contract is incredible when considering the landscape of the league at the time as well. Although Steven Adams posted remarkably similar stats to Zeller, Adams is paid almost 44 million dollars more than Zeller.

Cho’s extension came at a time when contracts were exploding around the league, and this bargain deal will ensure success in Buzz City for some time to come.

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