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“Don’t Screw This Up Michael Jordan”: Despite Victor Wembanyama Slipping Through His Fingers, Fans Beg Billionaire NBA Legend to Make the Right Choice

Published 05/17/2023, 6:10 AM EDT

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The NBA draft lottery is receiving a lot of attention amidst the playoffs. Several teams are on a mission to turn things around in the upcoming season with a young player who can be a part of their core. One of them is the Charlotte Hornets which is owned by Michael Jordan. As the winners of the draft lottery surface online, fans believe the Hornets have a great chance to draft an extraordinary talent. Though the MJ-owned team does not have a chance for Victor Wembanyama, fans believe they can still benefit from the draft. 

The drafts from recent years show how much a young competitive player can make an impact with their new team. A few examples are Ja Morant and Anthony Edwards. 

Can Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets still benefit from the draft? 

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French sensation Victor Wembanyama’s impact has been felt even before his entry into the NBA. The 7’2 center with a virtually unlimited wingspan has proved his worth. Highlights showing his ball handling, blocking and shot-making skills have had teams scrambling to draft him first. The San Antonio Spurs, who are on the first place in the draft lottery, are believed to make an impact next season with Victor Wembanyama. However, fans believe the Hornets, who have the second pick, will also benefit hugely from the draft.

A five-star point guard from the Marietta, Scoot Henderson is believed to be the second overall pick in the draft. The 6’2 point guard has shown his versatility in the NBA G League Ignite. Having bagged the second place in the draft lottery, fans believe the Hornets will have an upper edge in the upcoming season if they draft Henderson. 

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The Hornets are in desperate need a of player who can make the franchise contend for the championship. Michael Jordan and the Hornets drafted LaMelo Ball back in 2020. Though he made an impact, the team is yet to put an end to their seven-year playoff drought. 

Why do fans believe Scoot Henderson will give an upper edge to the Charlotte Hornets?

In addition to his two-way gameplay, the 19-year-old made news yesterday for something big. The top future prospect revealed he will receive assistance and mentorship from Stephen Curry and his training team. The 4-time champion revealed on his Instagram, “Humbled to be a part of the journey. Let’s go!!” as he announced his collaboration with Henderson. 

All things considered – fans believe Henderson has a great future in the NBA. They also believe the Hornets can become contenders in the upcoming years by drafting this young guard. Here are some fans’ reactions:

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What are your thoughts on 19-year-old Scoot Henderson? Will Michael Jordan and the Hornets draft him on June 22? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Rohan Dharmalingam

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. He has been following the NBA for a decade now and specializes in covering trade rumors and reports on the ever-changing trade market. The wizardry of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made him fall in love with the game like millions worldwide.
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Aayush Kapoor