Even with the Charlotte Hornets' talented young core featuring LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, it hasn't translated to more winning. Injuries deserve obvious blame. Regardless, Cooper Flagg may be the draft's only prospect who can change the team's trajectory in a two-year window.

We have reached that time of year on the basketball calendar when draft decisions are coming in waves, players are entering the transfer portal and NBA fans are hoping the lottery balls fall their way during the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12.