Fans react after the Charlotte Hornets draft Kon Knueppel for the fourth overall pick during the 2025 NBA draft. By Lila Turner
Ten minutes after the Charlotte Hornets made a huge decision on a consequential night, Ian Brown saw so much flash before him.
The 20-year-old Hornets fan saw hope. He saw possibility. He saw a winning record in 2025-26, he said, with the possibility for a “sneaky playoff run” if the team “gets another piece in free agency.” He saw “a good start,” someone who can help LaMelo Ball soar. He used words like “happy” and “electric” and “a young player who’s going to change this franchise for the better.”