Liam McNeeley instantly proved his doubters wrong — and the reason is obvious

Liam McNeeley, PJ Hall | Ethan Miller/GettyImagesAfter he dealt with an ankle injury during his lone college season, some Charlotte Hornets fans were unsure how league-ready Liam McNeeley would be. But if you paid any attention to his high school track record or took even a brief look at his Summer League performance in Las Vegas, the story becomes a lot simpler: McNeeley can play. And that is exactly why his doubters were wrong from the start.

Charlotte was able to snag McNeeley after trading for the 29th pick, a selection that is already looking like it may end up as one of the better value picks of the first round. It is not every day that a 6-foot-7 wing with a strong shooting resume and…