The Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, has suffered a tear in the scapholunate ligament of his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. This means that the Hornets will continue their strategy of tanking. Some may not fully understand the nature of such an injury, so let me provide a brief explanation: The scapholunate ligament connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist, linking the proximal, palmar sides, as well as the dorsal side of the scaphoid's proximal inner surface and the dorsal side of the lunate's outer surface. This season marks Miller's second year in the NBA after bravely entering the league. He has played in 27 games so far, averaging 21 points in 34.2 minutes, along with 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals, with a shooting percentage of 40.3%, a three-point percentage of 35.5%, and a free-throw percentage of 86.1%. Apart from a slight decline in shooting and three-point percentages, all other statistics have steadily improved. The decrease in shooting efficiency is understandable, as there is no stable scoring point in the team besides LaMelo Ball. As a No. 2 pick, Miller has naturally become a key player for the Hornets to cultivate. With his increasingly mature playing style, Miller has gradually taken over unlimited shooting rights, averaging 18.2 shots per game, significantly higher than last season's 14.6, and his outside shooting has increased dramatically from 6.7 attempts to 10.9! The current issue is that although his tactical status has been elevated, his output and accuracy have not yet fully caught up. However, "Little George" is only 22 years old, and based on his potential, it is very likely that he will develop into an elite guard capable of averaging close to 30 points after a few more years of training. As a small-market team, the Hornets' appeal is quite limited, and they are rarely favored by star players in the free market. Therefore, their hope for success largely depends on their annual draft picks during the NBA Draft. For some ambitious young players, playing for the Hornets can actually be a good choice. Small-market teams are like start-ups, lacking many top-tier players (big-name stars), which greatly increases the chances for young players to stand out and develop their comprehensive abilities. Besides Miller, Mark Williams, the 15th overall pick in the 2022 draft, is also fulfilling his potential. In a recent game against the Jazz, Williams scored 31 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and made 3 steals, becoming the first player in Hornets history since Larry Johnson to score 30+ points and 10+ rebounds with an 80+% shooting rate in a single game. This is not a one-time achievement; in his last three games, Williams has averaged 24.7 points in the paint with a true shooting percentage of 70.2%, along with 16 rebounds, demonstrating great dominance on both offense and defense. This is why the Hornets generously sent Richards to the Suns, as they have too many talented frontcourt players and simply cannot afford to cultivate them all. With LaMelo Ball, Miller, and Mark Williams, the Hornets' framework for rising is beginning to take shape. If they can continue to recruit a group of exceptionally talented young players in the upcoming drafts to improve their rotation quality, they can certainly envision a bright future similar to rebuilding teams like the Thunder, Rockets, and Grizzlies.