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There hasn't been much to celebrate in recent years when it comes to the Charlotte Hornets.
The franchise hasn't made the playoffs since 2016, with two lopsided losses in the Play-In tournament being the only postseason basketball played in the Queen City since they lost a game seven to the Miami Heat in their last playoff run.
However, the light at the end of the tunnel continues to brighten after that period of extended darkness.
The glimmers of hope started when Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall purchased the franchise from Michael Jordan.