Tidjane Salaun's performances help expose Hornets' inconsistent rebuild

The post-Lamelo Ball era was a chance to build a sustainable culture and an exciting vision for the future. Yet, the Charlotte Hornets' disjointed efforts do little to inspire confidence. A rebuild suggests a franchise will build a young core and develop together; by opting out of Tidjane Salaun's rookie team option, they are doing the opposite. Now, Salaun's performances suggest that, with time, he could have become a productive option in Charlotte.

Charlotte should be in a rebuild. While acquiring Naz Reid was a consequence of sending Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Grayson Allen arrived when Miles Bridges was traded to the Phoenix Suns, the amount of time each player spends on the…