For NBA League Pass junkies, the Hornets have, so far, been a surprising aesthetic pleasure. From Terry Rozier’s airborne dexterity, to the near-constant use of a zone defense, to Gordon Hayward’s All-Star-caliber renaissance, Charlotte is more enjoyable than any borderline playoff team in the Eastern Conference should be.
But what really makes this team worth your time is how players share the ball. Charlotte’s assist rate is a league-leading 73.6, a full seven points higher than the second place Heat; that’s above what any NBA team has finished a season with since at least 1997.