Hornets NBA Draft BIG BOARD REVEALED | Tre Johnson vs. Kon Knueppel | Celtics Missing Charles Lee?

Doug drops his top 10 big board for the Hornets, and there are some surprise picks in the top five. Plus, we react to the Celtics blowing another 20-point lead and ask how much Charlotte's future coach Charles Lee had to do with it. Doug reveals his top 10 options for the Charlotte Hornets in this jam-packed draft-focused episode of Locked On Hornets. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper top the list, but what follows will surprise you—especially Doug’s takes on Tre Johnson, Kon Kneuppel, and why Ace Bailey might not be the right fit despite his tantalizing upside. Walker and Doug debate fit vs. talent, especially when it comes to LaMelo Ball's backcourt future and Brandon Miller’s role moving forward. The conversation also heats up around the Celtics' shocking collapse in the playoffs after blowing another massive lead. Is Charles Lee—now set to lead the Hornets—being missed in Boston more than people realize? We dive into how assistant coaches shape outcomes, and why fans in Charlotte should be cautiously optimistic about Lee’s arrival. Later, the guys break down Adam Finkelstein’s latest mock draft, which has the Hornets taking Ace Bailey at No. 3. Is the upside too tempting to pass up—or are the passing numbers and shot selection too concerning? Plus: thoughts on trading back, potential 3-and-D targets, and the underrated value of players like Derik Queen and Carter Bryant. Whether you're a draft junkie, a LaMelo loyalist, or just trying to survive another Celtics playoff meltdown, this episode has something for you. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://linktr.ee/lockedonhornets Become an official member of the Locked On Hornets Sicko Brigade and get Hornets news, rumors and pictures of Byron Mullens sent directly to your phone via Subtext (14 Day Free Trial): https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonhornets Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Get Doug's gamenotes, special articles and a podcast on Hornets history at the Every Hornets Boxscore substack: everyhornetsboxscore.com Get more Walker on Wes and Walker 12-3pm on WFNZ 92.7 FM Top 35 Hornets Nicknames of All-Time According to Doug Branson: https://hornets.substack.com/p/the-top-35-nicknames-in-hornets-franchise Top 35 Hornets of All-Time According to Walker Mehl: https://hornets.substack.com/p/the-top-35-players-in-hornets-history 📲 Follow Locked On Hornets on Twitter Locked On Hornets https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornets Walker Mehl https://twitter.com/WalkerMehl Doug Branson https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOH For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Now through September 22nd, ALL FanDuel customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get a THREE WEEK free trial of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTube TV. Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Hornets #LaMelo #LaMeloBall #CharlotteHornets