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Three things Hornets fans should be thankful for this Thanksgiving

By Evan Birchmore

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 19: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with the crowd following a three point basket during the second half of their game against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center on November 19, 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 - NOVEMBER 19: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with the crowd following a three point basket during the second half of their game against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center on November 19, 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 – NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Jalen McDaniels #6, LaMelo Ball #2, Terry Rozier #3, and Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Jalen McDaniels #6, LaMelo Ball #2, Terry Rozier #3, and Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

3 things Charlotte Hornets fans should be thankful for: A bright future

Not only are the Hornets an exciting team now, but they are also well positioned to carry this excitement forward in the years to come. Charlotte currently has the 4th-youngest roster in the league based on average age, with only the Orlando Magic, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Oklahoma City Thunder sporting younger teams. Charlotte’s young pieces have already shown that they can lead the team to success; of the ten youngest rosters by average age, only the Hornets and the Grizzlies qualified for the postseason last year. With LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and P.J. Washington all being 23 years of age or younger, the future is bright for Charlotte. Head coach James Borrego is also one of the youngest coaches in the NBA at only 44 years old, meaning he can grow and develop as a coach alongside the current core of young players.

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Recent front office stability, an exciting young core, and a bright future give Charlotte Hornets fans plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. With roughly three-quarters of the season yet to play, fans should take a moment to step back and appreciate the foundation that is in place and the progress that continues to be made.

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