At just 18 years old, Flagg was named the National Player of the Year in men's college basketball. The forward came into the NCAA as a defensive standout, but steadily built up an offensive game that looks like it'll translate smoothly into the NBA, where he'll see a bit more space on the court.

Cooper Flagg has shown that he could be the next up-and-coming star, so which NBA lottery team is most in need of him becoming their franchise-cornerstone?

LaMelo Ball has five NBA seasons under his belt, and only one of them produced a winning record. Even more worrisome for the Hornets, their win rate is trapped in a three-year spiral that has taken it to a dismal .232.