In the summer of 2021, the Charlotte Hornets had the opportunity to add a game-changer in the draft. Unfortunately, they missed out on one after skipping Alperen Sengun with their No. 11 pick. The big man contending for the EuroBasket 2025 MVP award only exacerbates the Hornets' regret in passing him over for James Bouknight.
In Charlotte's defense, choosing Bouknight looked like a brilliant move at the time. He displayed the potential to be a three-level scorer during his two-year stint at the University of Connecticut. Furthermore, he turned a lot of heads during the pre-draft process, particularly at the draft combine.