Charlotte wrapped up a disappointing season with a 1-2 week, dropping games against the Bulls and Pacers while picking up a win over the Magic. However, the big news didn’t come on the court, with the announcement of Mitch Kupchak as the new general manager and president of the team. The former Lakers executive will join up with Michael Jordan to try to recreate the success he found in Los Angeles. “I’m excited to join the Hornets organization, and I want to thank Michael for this opportunity,” Kupchak said in a statement. “I am well aware of the passion for basketball in Charlotte and throughout the entire state of North Carolina, and I am confident that we can build the Hornets into a successful team that our great fans can be proud of.”
Let’s see what Kupchak can do in what is shaping up to be a big offseason for Charlotte. It should also be noted that Dwight Howard has had a remarkable year for Charlotte. He set a franchise record for defensive rebounds and double-doubles in a single season — not bad for a guy a lot of people have forgotten about.