In the same vein of the 2024 Hornets season wins prediction, I’ll put out there, player (Hornets’ player) predictions.
E.g.
Guy Doe - gets All Star consideration and if a few injuries ahead of him, he slides in
Player Doe - never sees a full season due to injuries
Other Doe - plays starter-level and traded by deadline
Rando Doe - really surprises after a shaky start
I have a bet on melo to be most improved player and lee to be coach of the year.
I figure if melo stays healthy he is going to be an all-star. If the hornets stay healthy they can win 40couple wins which moves them from bottom 5 to possible 7th seed.
I also put a few dollars on coach Lee for coach of the year at +4500. I think the hornets to win the SE division was +5500? Also, if you pick the correct order of final division standings, I think the charlotte 1st/Orlando 2nd was like +13000 or something (could be wrong on that one)
Edit: Melo 25mpg+hornets make playoffs is +1000. Mark Williams 13ppg+ and 10rebs+ and hornets win 35+ games is +600
Anywho, with how incredible Mann has been, I’d bet he gets a few votes in the 6th man or most improved. Or at least he gets a mention.
This isn’t as exciting, but I’d bet that coach Lee limits melo’s minutes to about 26-28 instead of 30+
Also, Miller averages 20ppg or more and hornets win SE division is +7500
My gambles (figurative, no money involved) would be:
| Player | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Brandon Miller | Shows major sparks this season and flirts with NBA All Star consideration but injuries hold him back |
| Lamelo Ball | 3rd Team All NBA but doesn’t make the All Star game (just a stacked group ahead of him at guard), has his first 40 point game and flirts with a 50 burger |
| Mark Williams | Gets healthy and has a very solid season, removes all questions about his role as a starter going forward |
| Miles Bridges | Has a good season and shows more passing chops than we recall, traded to a WC team before deadline |
| Tre Mann | Has a break out season but doesn’t crack the top 5 list for 6th man. Shows team moving defensive chops by end of season and it’s baffling how he’s not more in scope for 6th man talk |
| Josh Green | Never is fully realized here - defensive plus but offensive minus |
| Moussa Diabate | Show high effort, IQ, and energy and is positioned to lock down the C position w/ Taj enabling Nick’s trade |
| Vasa Micic | Never gets back from the Olympics and has trade value majorly downgraded - moved by deadline |
| Seth Curry | Remains highly valuable plug-n-play G/F when needed |
| Nick Smith Jr. | Spends time in GSO getting his offense back but highly improved defensively |
| Nick Richards | Does have games of intense effort but only goes to help his trade value. Traded by the deadline |
| Grant Williams | Has a hard to evaluate season but is used a lot as small ball 5 and as a defensive stopper on the block. |
| Cody Martin | Gets back to a healthy state and remains number one plug-n-play guy at the wing |
| TJ Salaun | Spends time in GSO through December/January but starts getting real minutes before the AS Break. Has first NBA minutes at home, not away |
| Taj Gibson | Break glass C that will be used due to health/injury |
If any of these are right, I will buy myself a beer at a game. Considering the price, I will start saving … NOW 
ah shoot man, sorry but none of these count. not in before the first game. dang. (i’m kidding)
i absolutely agree with almost all of these.
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For anyone who hates themselves and has a burning desire to throw away money, LaMelo Ball is +15000 for nba mvp.
I impressed myself overall
You owe yourself several beers at the draft party. Lol
