The Charlotte Hornets' decision to move on from Mark Williams this summer may have yielded immediate returns, as the trade netted them the No. 29 pick, which they used on Liam McNeeley. It's probably too early to tell, but the Hornets were fortunate to land the steal of the 2025 draft.
Interestingly, McNeeley wasn't expected to drop that low in the draft. He was even projected to be a lottery pick. However, his inefficient shooting and injury concerns during his lone season in college appear to have turned off some teams.
But as they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure.