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Charlotte Hornets rotation projections entering training camp

By Andrew McDaniel

Sep 26, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12), guard LaMelo Ball (1), guard Terry Rozier (3) and guard James Bouknight (2) pose during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12), guard LaMelo Ball (1), guard Terry Rozier (3) and guard James Bouknight (2) pose during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball (2) Terry Rozier (3) and forward P.J. Washington (25) react after being assessed a technical foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guards LaMelo Ball (2) Terry Rozier (3) and forward P.J. Washington (25) react after being assessed a technical foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Starting Lineup:

Point Guard: LaMelo Ball

Shooting Guard: Terry Rozier

Small Forward: Gordon Hayward

Power Forward: PJ Washington

Center: Mason Plumlee

The only change in the starting lineup predicted from last season is that since Miles Bridges is not currently with the team, so PJ Washington steps into a starting role where he will look to have a big season as he is in a contract year.

LaMelo Ball will look to continue his stellar start to his career as he enters his third season in attempts to push the franchise to the playoffs for the first time since 2015-2016. Look for Ball to take a big leap this season and potentially emerge into a superstar in 2022-2023.

Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward are solid players and have the ability to score 20 plus points a night. If this group can stay healthy, they could be sneaky good in a bolstered up Eastern Conference.

Mason Plumlee is the starting center. Clifford alluded to this on media day as it seems unlikely anyone is going to take his spot at the moment. His ability to play make sets him apart from the other centers on the roster.

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