The Charlotte Hornets caught some luck at the draft lottery and jumped from the eighth pick to the third spot. Let’s take a look at previous drafts and see what history tells us about the caliber of player that might be available with the third selection. I’ve listed the 21 players drafted at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 between 2010 and 2016 as the sample group and labeled them as All-Stars, solid starters, contributors, or bench depth. I’ve excluded players drafted after 2016 because it often takes a couple of years to know how good they will be.
Projecting the caliber of player the Hornets can land with the No. 3 pick
