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Looking back at the last 10 Hornets' first-round picks
May 3, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets have had 10 first round draft selections dating back to 2017, and only five still remain with the squad.
As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, it's time to look back on how each of those draft picks did.
It's too early to make a decision on Salaun, but his output has not been good for where he was selected in the draft.
Miller has been a star since the Hornets selected him. Though he missed the final three montsh of his sophomore season due to a wrist injury, Brandon was on pace to set career highs nearly across the board.
Career Averages: 18.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
His ability to score and defend as a wing is something the Hornets have needed to pair next to LaMelo Ball, and it's safe to say that the Hornets made the right decision selecting him at number two overall over now Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson.
The Hornets selected Smith Jr via a Denver first that they acquired in a trade one year earlier. NSJ struggled year one, but a Hornets team that was snake-bitten by injuries allowed him to play and grow more in year two.
Career Averages: 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Like Salaun, it's hard to tell where Nick's future lies. The roster has so much depth at guard, with LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann, and KJ Simpson all playing the same position. It's a critical year three for the former Razorback, and a great season will absolutely ensure him a future in Charlotte.
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