On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci are joined by Richie Randall of Buzz Beat Pod. For this episode, we preview the upcoming season for the Charlotte Hornets, asking team expert, Richie, specific questions about the team. At the end of the interview, Facci and Richie go head-to-head, drafting a Starting 5 of players who played for both the Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats (not the New Orleans Hornets) AND the Indiana Pacers. Let us know who you think drafted the better team in the comment section! Hopefully you learned more about the Charlotte Hornets in this preview...thanks for listening! Below are a list of questions the guys asked Richie!

1). The Hornets decided to hire Charles Lee as their new head coach. What are your thoughts on that hire for this young team? 

2). Brandon Miller made the All-Rookie 1st team last season and averaged 17.3 points per game. What’s the next step for him? 

3). LaMelo Ball is a talented point guard who has had ups and downs for his career. What’s been the biggest reason for those ups and downs and what are your expectations for him this season?

4). The Hornets drafted Tidjane Salaün and KJ Simpson this past draft. What do you like about these players and what do they bring to this team? 

5). The Hornets acquired Josh Green from Dallas this offseason. They also signed Taj Gibson and re-signed Seth Curry and Miles Bridges. Can you help us better understand these moves?

6). What is the projected starting 5 for the Hornets? And how did you think the rotation plays out? 

7). Heading into next season, what are your realistic expectations for this team? 

8). Finally, what would be considered a successful season for this franchise? 

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