Let’s get this out of the way right from the get-go: LaMelo Ball and LeBron James are not the same basketball player, nor are they anywhere close to proper analogues for one another. The former is a 6-foot-7, 180-pound point guard for the Charlotte Hornets who thrives as a flashy playmaker and creative offensive engine while offering quick hands and ever-improving … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball, LeBron James Already Brushing Passing Shoulders
Isaiah Thomas Gets That Boston Celtics Vibe in Debut With the Charlotte Hornets
Since his All-Star days with the Boston Celtics, veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas has bounced around the NBA. This year alone, Thomas has played in six games, suiting up for three different teams. Thomas has fought his way back into the league and has shown he can still score. On Wednesday, he made his debut with the Charlotte Hornets and scored 10 points in 14 minutes. … [Read more...] about Isaiah Thomas Gets That Boston Celtics Vibe in Debut With the Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan’s Competitive Fire Has His Charlotte Hornets at a Risky Coaching Crossroads
Whether you watched him play or only encountered him during The Last Dance, just about everyone knows about Michael Jordan’s insatiable will to win. That desire, it seems, hasn’t subsided in retirement. As the governor of the Charlotte Hornets, His Airness is apparently willing to break a few eggs in order to make a winning omelet. Take, for example, the firing of James … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Competitive Fire Has His Charlotte Hornets at a Risky Coaching Crossroads
Charlotte Hornets: Michael Jordan Can Start to Salvage His Awful Ownership Reputation With 2 Meetings This Week
As a basketball player, Michael Jordan’s reputation is second-to-none. While you could argue that he was a bit of a jerk during his time on the hardwood, His Airness dominated the competition and took home just about every piece of silverware imaginable. Since taking control of the Charlotte Hornets, though, things took a turn for the worst. During his time as the team’s … [Read more...] about Charlotte Hornets: Michael Jordan Can Start to Salvage His Awful Ownership Reputation With 2 Meetings This Week
Mark Williams Had the Perfect NBA Draft, Despite Paolo Banchero Stealing the Show
On the whole, the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program has to be pretty pleased with the 2022 NBA draft. Five of their players — Paolo Banchero, A.J. Griffin, Mark Williams, Wendell Moore Jr., and Trevor Keels — heard their names called, which set an all-time ACC record. Banchero also stole the show on an individual level by making an unexpected leap and becoming the first … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Had the Perfect NBA Draft, Despite Paolo Banchero Stealing the Show