The Charlotte Hornets got stuck with the 14th pick in the lottery. The lottery is usually unkind to the Hornets, and this year was no different, even if we all hoped that the karma we have been long due would manifest after the Hornets finally became competitive.

Unfortunately, whatever stigma haunts Charlotte is stronger than the fact that they were competitive and did not tank in 2025-26. So with the 14th pick, Charlotte has to find an impact player. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done, even in a deep draft class. History's not on their side.

Here's a rundown of the 14th pick going back 14 years:

2025: Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs

2024: Bub Carrington, Portland Trail Blazers

2023: Jordan Hawkins, New Orleans Pelicans

2022: Ochai Agbaji, Cleveland Cavaliers

2021: Moses Moody, Golden State Warriors

2020: Aaron Nesmith, Boston Celtics

2019: Romeo Langford, Boston Celtics

2018: Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets

2017: Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat

2016: Denzel Valentine, Chicago Bulls

2015:…