NBA Drops 3-2-1 Draft BOMB! | Hornets future CHANGES | New odds EXPLAINED

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the NBA's new anti-tanking draft proposal on the Charlotte Hornets and their future.

Adam Silver has introduced a bold new anti-tanking draft proposal that could reshape the NBA’s future, and the Charlotte Hornets are right in the middle of the conversation. Walker Mehl and Doug Branson discuss how the 3-2-1 lottery changes might affect LaMelo Ball, upcoming first-round picks, and the direction of the franchise.

People in this episode

Hosts: Walker Mehl, Doug Branson

Topics covered

• NBA draft
• anti-tanking proposal
• Charlotte Hornets
• LaMelo Ball
• lottery changes
• franchise direction

Keywords

• NBA
• draft
• anti-tanking
• Charlotte Hornets
• LaMelo Ball
• lottery
• franchise

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Organizations: Charlotte Hornets

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