Despite losing on the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes in 2023, the Charlotte Hornets are still likely grateful to have landed the No. 2 pick in the draft lottery. Brandon Miller has proven worthy of being the Hornets' selection, although Amen Thompson, who went two picks later, could soon change their minds unless Miller does something about it.
Thompson has been a revelation for the Houston Rockets, helping them secure the second seed in the Western Conference last year and showing that a non-shooting swingman/forward can feature heavily on a legitimate contender's rotation. Moreover, he has quickly developed a reputation as one of the league's premier wing defenders today.