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Re-picking the last five drafts for the Charlotte Hornets

By Elijah Edwards

Charlotte Hornets 2017 NBA Draft (Photo by Ashlee Espinal/NBAE via Getty Images)
Charlotte Hornets 2017 NBA Draft (Photo by Ashlee Espinal/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Miami Heat on March 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Miami Heat on March 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

In real life, the 2014-2015 season was a step back for the team that made the playoffs. How would the new-look Hornets fare?

This season is where the potential starts to show. The Hornets finished well below expectations that year, sporting a 33-49 record. Marvin Williams signed with the team after that season. I don’t think this team really needs him, so we’ll pass on signing him. With the starting five of Jefferson, Green, Antetokounmpo, Beal, and Walker, the Hornets gained 18 wins, putting them at the 3rd spot in the East. This would essentially give us the 23rd pick, as opposed to the 9th pick we had at the time.

First Round:

If you recall, we selected Frank Kaminsky with that pick. Obviously, he would wouldn’t be available when the 20th pick came around, so we’ll be selecting Larry Nance Jr. for backup purposes.

Second Round:

In reality, the Hornets didn’t do much in the second round, trading their pick to the Brooklyn Nets. We’ll do the same here.