A driving force behind the Charlotte Hornets’ 2022-23 season will be the play of their starting backcourt. Fortunately, this particular unit – led by NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball and an elite two-way sharpshooter in Terry Rozier – is one of the better ones in the league and up to the task.
Expectations were sky-high last season for Ball after winning Rookie of the Year and he fully delivered and then some in Year #2. His seasonal numbers spiked in points (20.1), rebounds (6.7), assists (7.6), 3-point percentage (38.9%), 3-pointers made (220) and free-throw percentage (87.