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Hornets media day: LaMelo Ball braces for injury-free season; will playoff drought end?
Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward helped organize preseason player participation, bringing the Charlotte Hornets together earlier than normal so they could get down to business.
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Charlotte Draft Picks
Brandon
Miller
1
Rnd
2
Pk
SF
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 3
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 9"
- Weight: 205
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Prior to the NCAA tournament, Miller shot over 40% from 3-point range on seven attempts per game. The Hornets were the second-worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA this past season (shooting 33%) and could use his size at 6-9 and consistent shooting on the perimeter alongside LaMelo Ball.
Nick
Smith Jr.
1
Rnd
27
Pk
PG
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 12
- School: Arkansas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 190
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Smith Jr. is a shifty guard who slipped a little bit due to his inconsistent year at Arkansas. He'll need a little time to adjust and develop his game at the next level but during the predraft process he showed an improved outside jumper and a much better motor. If he starts hitting the floater in the lane like he showed glimpses of at Arkansas, Smith Jr. could end up being a cross between Immanuel Quickley and Tyrese Maxey.
James
Nnaji
2
Rnd
1
Pk
C
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 38
- School: Nigeria
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 245
Colby
Jones
2
Rnd
4
Pk
SF
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 48
- School: Xavier
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 207
Amari
Bailey
2
Rnd
11
Pk
SG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 28
- School: UCLA
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 195
NBA Southeast Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 38 | .537 | 0.0 | |
| 41 | 41 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 35 | 47 | .427 | 9.0 | |
| 34 | 48 | .415 | 10.0 | |
| 27 | 55 | .329 | 17.0 |
- y
- - Clinched Division
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