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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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:

If I'm the Charlotte Hornets, there is no f'ing way I pass up on Scoot Henderson with the No. 2 overall pick. The guy is going to be a superstar. He's like Ja Morant but without all the baggage/bad stuff. Don't screw this up Michael Jordan … draft Scoot!

— Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller) May 17, 2023

If we make the pick. Which I hope!

— Dr. Sanchez Fair (@sanchezfair) May 17, 2023

MJ rn pic.twitter.com/yRpQtlGQno

— Adolph #StandWithUkraine🇵🇭🇺🇦 (@AdolphMark) May 17, 2023

He's fasho charlotte's

— JaQuan Batts (@QuanBatts) May 17, 2023

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Scott and Lamelo not a bad consolation forCharlotte

— Letweet James (@FosterFam44) May 17, 2023

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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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