The Three Biggest X-Factors for the 2022-23 Charlotte Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 26: P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with teammates Gordon Hayward #20 and Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 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 26: P.J. Washington #25 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with teammates Gordon Hayward #20 and Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 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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Regular season basketball is just around the corner for the Charlotte Hornets. With a superstar point guard in LaMelo Ball, a new head coach in Steve Clifford, and promising young players in James Bouknight, Kai Jones, and Mark Williams, there is plenty to be excited about in the Queen City.

With that said, there are certain variables that could elevate Charlotte to the next level in terms of team success.

Here are the three biggest x-factors for the Charlotte Hornets in 2022-23.