The Charlotte Hornets traded their two longest-tenured Hornets players this offseason in Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball. General Manager Jeff Peterson has maneuvered with flexibility and asset power at top of mind.
The team is completely in the image of the coach and front office at this point. That begs the question: What are the Charlotte Hornets actually betting on happening this season?
The message from the team has been a consistent one: mindset, consistency, and work ethic. Those appear to be key pillars of “Hornets DNA”.
But I want to dive deeper: the specific players, developments, and trends the team is betting on this season. Not necessarily goals quantifiable by wins or playoff aspirations, but the steps taken by individuals to help the conglomerate reach those goals.
Let’s dive in.