The Charlotte Hornets' future, as currently constructed, relies on the duo of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. However, the fact that they have only played together in a half-season worth of games since joining forces in 2023 has made it tough to gauge whether they are capable of carrying the long-struggling franchise to the promised land.
Out of a possible 173 contests so far, Ball and Miller have suited up at the same time in just 41 of them. That number could increase during this season alone, as Ball continues to deal with an ominous ankle injury that the organization has described as an impingement.