The NBA lottery was instituted for the 1985 Draft. The Charlotte Hornets franchise began in 1988-89, so all of their selections have come during the lottery era. Let’s highlight each lottery selection that has been made by the team.

Tidjane Salaün – 2024

Salaün was taken by the Hornets with the sixth pick in the 2024 Draft. He averaged 5.9 points and 4.7 rebounds over 60 games during his rookie campaign.

Brandon Miller – 2023

The Hornets took Miller with the second pick in the 2023 Draft. He finished third in Rookie of the Year voting in 2023-24.

Jalen Duren – 2022

The Hornets selected Duren with the 13th pick in the 2022 Draft and immediately traded him in a three-team deal that also involved the Pistons and Knicks.

James Bouknight – 2021

The Hornets selected Bouknight

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