The Charlotte Hornets traded a protected future first-round pick to select Kai Jones 19th in the 2021 NBA Draft, leaving the franchise with the possibility of having zero first-rounders in 2022 if the Hornets finish with a top-12 winning percentage in the league this season. The bright side; if Jones hits, along with James Bouknight, the Hornets won’t need it.
At The Hive Live interviewed Jones on the most-recent episode of the podcast, which can be found here for those interested in listening.
The Nassau, Bahamas native moved to Orlando, Fla.