The Charlotte Hornets have inarguably been the worst franchise in the NBA for over two decades now. While they’ve had some solid talent walk through the door, the team has never put it together, leading to just 10 playoff appearances for the franchise in their 36 years of existence.

The Dallas Mavericks — who initiated one of the biggest trades in the history of the league in February, sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis — rose on the draft board, scoring the No. 1 overall pick, capitalizing on just a 1.8% chance at the top spot.

The Charlotte Hornets were given the No. pick in the 2025 NBA Draft in Monday's draft lottery. Another heartbreak ending for a franchise that desperately needs a boost.