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Isaiah Thomas Praises Melo: 'He's Going to be the Face of This League'

The Charlotte Hornets have one of the best young players in the league, according to Isaiah Thomas.

In three games with the Hornets, Isaiah Thomas is averaging 9.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 43% from the field and from three. His presence on the floor may not be what it used to be during the prime of his career with the Boston Celtics, but he's been a valuable addition to this young roster, especially for second-year guard LaMelo Ball.

After trading Ish Smith to the Washington Wizards in a deal to acquire Montrezl Harrell, the Hornets were a little thin in the backcourt.