The Charlotte Hornets not only got better when they chose to select LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but they became immensely more popular, as well.
Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball is city’s biggest sports star
The Hornets are not new to insane player fanbases. Jeremy Lin, who was only in Charlotte for a single season, brought an incredible amount of attention to the team. Linsanity in Charlotte happened to be during the team’s lone playoff season in recent memory, as well (or, at least the one appearance which the team was not swept).