The Charlotte Hornets opened their Summer League on Friday night against the Utah Jazz. For many Hornets fans, it was a game marked on their calendar since the schedule dropped. The chance to see Kon Knueppel, who the squad selected at four, against Ace Bailey, who they passed on and fell to five.
Naturally, Bailey did not play Friday night.
The excitement started when the starting five dropped: KJ Simpson, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Tidjane Salaun, and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Three of the newest Hornets, and the other two were entering their second season in the league.