Noa Essengue is averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 52.4% shooting from the field with ratiopharm Ulm in the German League.

If Flagg goes No. 1 and the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper at No. 2 as expected, the Hornets are guaranteed to get either Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe. Charlotte will undoubtedly do its due diligence on players like Khaman Maluach, Tre Johnson, Noa Essengue, Kon Knueppel and others in its projected area as well.

The Hornets have made 27 lottery selections in the NBA Draft. Here's a closer look at those picks and their tenures in Charlotte.