But that’s exactly what the Hornets did with Kobe Bryant in 1996 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2018, altering the course of their franchise — and league history — in the process.

Kobe Bryant spent 16 days as a Charlotte Hornet. Long enough to develop resentment for the Hornets. Charlotte drafted Bryant No. 13 in 1996 to trade him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac. Divac threatened ...

On June 26, 1996, the Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant and wasted no time in dealing him to the Lakers for center Vlade Divac. You don't need me to tell you why it was an awful decision.