Hornets fans’ collective reaction to the selection of PJ Washington in the 2019 NBA Draft can be described in one word: negative.
Obviously, not everyone thought that way, but the majority of Hornets fans on the internet wanted the team to go in a different direction. PJ was seen as another “safe” pick that was unlikely to develop into a significant contributor, especially with the concerns regarding his jump shot in the pre-draft process.
Well, it took him all of one game as a Hornet to prove the doubters wrong. He debuted with a 27 point, four rebound performance while splashing in seven-of-11 3-point attempts.