The Hornets could have traded this pick to the New Orleans Falcons. Mitch Kupchak, the general manager, has said that this is a Michael Jordan pick. I can't believe that someone's bought a team for $2.7 billion and then didn't get to make this pick. This choice is one of those choices that could end up being a franchise defining moment.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton, Kirk Goldsberry, King McClure, Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III and host Christine Williamson to give live reaction to every pick and trade from the 2023 NBA Draft Round 1.
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