The Charlotte Hornets have been stuck in NBA purgatory since their inception as the Bobcats in 2004. No matter who they draft or sign, the franchise never seems to get past mediocre. Once they improve enough to reach the decency of a 40-45 win season, they plummet back down the standings. A decade of low-ceiling draft picks has left them stuck in an endless loop between average and abhorrent.
A bevy of swings and misses in the draft lottery greatly contributes to this ongoing issue. The highest of all these draft picks is 2012 No.