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Why the Charlotte Hornets have the brightest future in the NBA

By Michael Wylie

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 11: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on May 11, 2021 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. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 11: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of their game at Spectrum Center on May 11, 2021 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. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 02: LaMelo Ball #2 and Devonte’ Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets congratulate each other at the end of the first half against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center on May 02, 2021 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 02: LaMelo Ball #2 and Devonte’ Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets congratulate each other at the end of the first half against the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center on May 02, 2021 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. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

The Charlotte Hornets have a young core with veteran leadership

The Charlotte Hornets have certainly had their misses in certain draft picks in their recent history. However, general manager Mitch Kupchak is actively changing the narrative around the Hornets draft success.

Charlotte holds one of the youngest cores in all of the NBA. With this young roster, the Hornets overachieved in what was expected to be a down year.

If the Charlotte front office can find a way to hold this group together, the Hornets can blossom into one of the more exciting teams in the NBA.

With one of the more exciting rosters in the league, Charlotte could be a potential landing spot for free agents interested in looking for a hungry group ready to take the next step.

This Hornets roster already holds veterans such as Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward.

Whether the Hornets find a trade that suits their current conditions or holds onto recent acquisitions, Charlotte is in a good spot to surround young talent with veteran leadership.

If Charlotte is able to have a successful summer in free agency and the draft, the Hornets could potentially be set up to be a top-four seed in the East next year and for many years to come.

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