Joey Cruz

God first. Joey is a lifelong Hornet fan and began covering them in January 2021. He is currently attending Wake Tech, pursuing his associate in arts. He will transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor's in sports broadcasting.

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The unexpected flexibility coning from the second overall

When the Charlotte Hornets moved up to the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, many fans were disappointed. The Hornets had nearly secured...

Charlotte Hornets Final Grades: Who passes and who fails

With the 2023 NBA season ending, It's time to assign final grades for the season. Similar to the first quarter grades, players will be assigned a...

Mark Williams: Why the wait is worth it

After being selected just after the 2022 draft lottery, many Hornets fans were rightfully excited over the thought of having a young athletic center...

Three trades that could improve future of Hornets

After finishing 43-39 in a very promising 2021-22 season, The Charlotte Hornets have taken a nosedive in the standings. Essentially the entirety of...

What is the ceiling for LaMelo Ball?

LaMelo Ball has shown the Charlotte Hornets and their fans that he is a franchise player. Even though Ball is already an elite offensive player, he...

Who is "untouchable" for the Charlotte Hornets?

Currently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, the Charlotte Hornets are now in possession of the worst record in the NBA. Being just over a...

Five players the Hornets should pair with LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball's ascension into the upper echelon of NBA players is almost a certainty. Elite outside shooting and elite playmaking, paired with...

Charlotte Hornets report cards - who's passes and who fails?

The standings and trends of the 2022-23 NBA season are setting into place as we now sit over a quarter of the way through the schedule. One trend...

Should Steve Clifford be the long-term coach of the Hornets?

Head Coach Steve Clifford is often regarded as one of the most respected coaches in the NBA. Steve Clifford can clearly coach well, but should he be...

P.J. Washington's case for Most Improved Player

Through the first seven games of the Charlotte Hornets 2022-23 regular season, P.J. Washington has had his share of ups and downs. He's had bad...

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