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The Charlotte Hornets selected forward PJ Washington with the 12th overall pick in last June’s draft hoping to get a franchise building block. It took all of just one regular season game to prove those aspirations were likely going to come to fruition.
Washington erupted for 27 points and seven three-pointers as the team’s Opening Night starting power forward against Chicago, setting a new franchise record and league record, respectively, for a player in his NBA debut. Two nights later, he recorded his first double-double and the rookie hype train was fully in motion.