Following the 2017 NBA Draft, here’s our recap and grades for what the Charlotte Hornets did with their 11th and 40th selections overall.
The Charlotte Hornets, fresh off a trade for Dwight Howard, had two selections in the 2017 NBA Draft. They used the 11th pick in the draft to select Malik Monk, a shooting guard from Kentucky that most fans and experts assumed would have been off the board by the time Charlotte was on the clock.
A draft-day trade resulted in the Hornets swapping the 31st overall pick for the 40th pick and cash considerations with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 40th pick turned out to be Dwayne Bacon, a small forward from Florida State University.
Both of these players addressed needs on the wing and second unit scoring for the Hornets. Monk will have a chance to contribute immediately while Bacon has more competition at his position.
Here is a breakdown of each pick and a final grade analysis for the Charlotte Hornets and their 2017 NBA Draft.