Hornets Ranking REACTION | Kon's Olympic Chances CRASHING?

Charlotte Hornets fans have plenty to react to after NBA.com’s latest Eastern Conference power rankings place the team just outside the play-in picture at 11th. The verdict has triggered plenty of conversation, especially with the Hornets’ lineup shifting in the post-LaMelo Ball era and Coby White expected to take on a lead role. On this episode, we highlight Charlotte’s struggle when LaMelo isn’t on the court, with eye-opening stats backing up just how critical his playmaking was last season. Is Coby White capable of bridging that gap, or will offensive issues persist even with the new depth pieces such as Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and Naz Reid? The show also spotlights rookie Kon Knueppel, whose Olympic stock has taken a hit after a rough finish to his first NBA campaign. Despite a promising start, Knueppel’s late-season shooting woes and injury concerns have led some analysts to cool on his trajectory for Team USA, but the hosts aren’t sounding any alarms just yet. Plus, the discussion turns to whether the Hornets’ front office is ahead of the curve with their power forward strategy and how identity-shifting players like Naz Reid could shape next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.