Assuming that Ball Jr. delivers brilliant results at the end of the season, but the Hornets are still the same Hornets and cannot reverse the dilemma of being eliminated from the playoffs, it may be the time for the two sides to part ways. No star will not be frustrated by playing for a bad team. A genius like him will definitely hope to seize the climax of his strength and join a winning team. If there is a better opportunity, there is no guarantee that little Bauer will not make a “trade me” request.
The Hornets are one of the worst teams in the NBA in recent years, and one of the weakest teams in the entire league history. This team has almost never produced several All-Stars. The last one produced, Kemba Walker, joined the Boston Celtics in 2019. Since drafting Ball, the Hornets have not made the playoffs. A large part of the reason is also related to Ball’s injury, but it also shows that the senior management has not created a high-level lineup. If they miss the playoffs again this season, it is conceivable that the full-fledged Ball will leave the team.
