Scout’s take Part I: Which players fit into the Hornets’ future and why
New York TimesShifting a focus more to the future while also paying close attention to the present probably best describes the balancing the act the Hornets are immersed in. “I think the one good thing is that they’ve been consistent with playing the young guys and giving them minutes and letting them learn and learn on the fly,” the scout said. But I think like so there are so many first- and second-year guys where really building on next year, having a quality backup point guard that maybe pushes floor time to put the pressure on those guys and maybe someone with a little more size.” One of the franchise’s initial offseason decisions will center around Monk and where he fits into their future plans. “Hopefully he can break the 200 barrier.” When it comes to the Hornets’ other 2019 second-round draft pick Cody Martin and his twin brother Caleb, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, the scout praised the general ability to create havoc and raise the level of intensity among their teammates just by the nature of their nard-nosed, gritty style. “I don’t think either one is ever a starter, but they are important pieces,” the scout said.
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