Stats: 18.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 7.4 APG in 13 seasons with Cincinnati Royals/KC-Omaha/Kansas City Kings (1970-71 to 1975-76), New York Nets (1976-77), Boston Celtics (1978-79 to 1982-83) and Milwaukee Bucks (1983-84).Īccomplishments: Six-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA, 1972-73 scoring and assists champ, 1981 All-Star MVP, 1981 NBA champion. Stats: 22.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.3 APG in 10 NBA seasons with Philadelphia Warriors (1950-51 to 1961-62).Īccomplishments: 10-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA, 1950-51 Rookie of the Year, 1952 All-Star MVP, two-time scoring champ, 1956 NBA champion. Stats: 23.2 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 5.1 APG in 10 NBA seasons with San Francisco/Golden State Warriors (1965-66 to 1966-67 1972-73 to 1977-78) and Houston Rockets (1978-79 to 1979-80) also played four ABA seasons with Oakland Oaks (1968-69), Washington Capitols (1969-70) and New York Nets (1970-71 to 1971-72).Īccomplishments: Eight-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA, 1975 Finals MVP, 1965-66 Rookie of the Year, 1966-67 scoring champ, 1974-75 steals champ, 1975 NBA champion. Stats: 27.4 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 4.3 APG in 14 seasons with Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1958-59 to 1971-72).Īccomplishments: 11-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA, 1958-59 Rookie of the Year, 1959 All-Star MVP. Assuming he stays in the draft, Walsh would be a wise investment for Charlotte - and the perfect defensive prodigy for Steve Clifford.Stats: 24.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 6.3 APG in 13 seasons with Boston Celtics (1979-80 to 1991-92).Īccomplishments: 12-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA, three-time All-Defensive team, three-time MVP, two-time Finals MVP, 1979-80 Rookie of the Year, 1982 All-Star MVP, three-time NBA champion. Walsh was a five-star recruit prior to his one-year stint at Arkansas, where he bought into a reduced role and bolstered the Razorbacks’ defense with ceaseless hustle and razor-sharp instincts. In Jordan Walsh, Charlotte would get a stout defensive wing with a plus-8 wingspan. The transition attack, with Ball lopping passes ahead to the sprinting Henderson, would be must-watch television. He scores prolifically at all three levels and would benefit from Ball’s knack for playmaking. Offensively, Henderson is a deadly slasher who gets into the paint at will.
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He’d also be a significant defensive upgrade over Terry Rozier, at least in due time, so Charlotte shouldn’t get caught up in those concerns. Henderson is on the smaller side, but he plays much bigger than his height defensively due to a 6-foot-9 wingspan. There will be understandable trepidation about pairing another ball-handler with LaMelo Ball, but Henderson’s game actually complements Charlotte’s star quite well - and vice versa. 2 prospect on our draft board and he should be the pick for Charlotte. Perfect NBA Draft combinations for the Charlotte Hornets 3. 27 pick has the potential to yield a very solid contributor if they find the right prospect. Washington, and Mark Williams have given them a solid foundation to build upon. The Hornets’ recent draft history is spotty at best but picks like LaMelo Ball, P.J. 27 pick courtesy of the Denver Nuggets, giving them the opportunity to add two young contributors to a roster in desperate need of a facelift. 2 pick in a stacked draft.Ĭharlotte also owns the No. On the other hand, it’s hard to complain about the No. On one hand, Victor Wembanyama was oh so close - just out of reach.
The 2023 NBA Draft lottery ended with mingled heartbreak and euphoria for fans of the Charlotte Hornets. Here are three prospect combinations they should target. The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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