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Charlotte Hornets: Draft grades for the last 10 years

By William Clark

Charlotte Hornets 2017 NBA Draft (Photo by Ashlee Espinal/NBAE via Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 23: Malachi Richardson poses with Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted 22nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 23: Malachi Richardson poses with Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted 22nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Stobe/Getty Images) /

2016: Picked Malachi Richardson at #22 (Traded to Sacramento)

The Hornets originally had the 22nd overall pick in the draft, but it was traded for Marco Belinelli. Charlotte just came off a 48-34 season and they were most likely looking for a veteran instead of a rookie. Richardson was likely traded so the Hornets could continue playoff basketball immediately with the addition of Belinelli.

Dejounte Murray, a member of the 2018 All-NBA Defensive team, was selected in the first round.

In the second round, Malcolm Brogdon, the 2016 Rookie of the Year, was picked. The Hornets did miss big on these players, but like I said earlier, they were most likely looking for experience.

Charlotte didn’t have a second-round pick, which may be a good thing because not many players late in the second round have become players on a roster. Belinelli only went on to play one season for Charlotte and was a very productive shooter for them.

Draft Grade: B

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