Charlotte Hornets - Power Ranking

Week Rank Rating Team Record Comment

15 24 23 Cha 4-8 "Look Away" by ChicagoWikipedia "Look Away" is a ballad that addresses the end of a romantic relationship and the emotional pain of seeing a former partner move on. The lyrics express a desire to avoid witnessing the ex-lover's new life, highlighting the difficulty of letting go and the lingering feelings that accompany heartbreak. A team expecting contention has fallen on hard times. I expect them to right the ship but for now avert your gaze.

14 22 36 Cha 5-7 22. Charlotte Hornets (Bangladesh) The Hornets' 'textile industry' approach focuses on 'weaving' together a cohesive unit, much like Bangladesh's economy, aiming for 'export growth' through 'team synergy.' Industrious and resilient, the Hornets continue to work hard and seek to be a better organisation - can they fight it?

13 12 54 Cha 7-6 Miltary Drone- This team and GM are into advanced warfare. They are tactical, deadly and really hard to stop. This team is hovering above the pack gunning down from the skies with Towns, Ja and Demar peppering from all angles. I really like their chances this season.

12 12 55 Cha 7-6 Charlotte Hornets - "Video Killed the Radio Star" – The Buggles (1979) The first song ever played on MTV, symbolizing the music video era. The Hornets are in a revolutionary state at the moment as GM Craig looks to mould this team into the next machination. They have been killing it and forced many teams hands, but will it fizzle or will they become a relevant name in the league?

11 9 62 Cha 8-5 Charlotte Hornets: The Swarmlord 🐜⚡ Why? The Hornets embody a relentless insectoid hive, overwhelming foes with speed, adaptability, and Ja Morant’s queen-like command. Their gameplay mirrors a coordinated swarm – chaotic, relentless, and impossible to fully contain. Hive Queen (Ja Morant’s Frenzy): Though not listed here, Ja Morant is the Swarmlord’s apex predator, darting through defenses with wasp-like speed and stinging finishes. Worker Drones (Relentless Energy):DeMar DeRozan act as the hive’s wings, distributing scoring nectar and slashing like mandibles through gaps. Venomous Stingers (Specialized Threats): OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns inject poison with lockdown defense and stretch-five shooting, paralyzing opponents mid-stride.

10 5 75 Cha 9-4 An Active Hornets Nest at the Front Door - You know it's there, you know when you open the door there's every chance you might be stung, and yet you open the door and risk it. The Charlotte Hornets have been stinging some, and missing others. The chance you take. It's on your door step (schedule), and you can see it coming or sometimes you forget. The Hornets are a powerhouse when fully buzzing. With alphas in KAT, Ja, Demar, and OG, Charlotte have been leaving many teams looking for an EPIPEN. A 9-4 run means some were able to get to the car after sprinting past the nest - none have been able to dismantle it.

9 9 64 Cha 8-5 Jamie Lannister - This one might be controversial,l he is in love with his sister and have multiple children born of incest, he killed the Mad king who he was sworn to protect (although he did the right thing) and he pushed Bran Stark out of a window after he caught him with Cersei, but Jamie has one of the most interesting character arcs of any person in Game of Thrones. He starts of as entitled and arrogant, but due to what he goes through he becomes humble, loyal and gains a sense of duty and honour. He abandons his sister and the capital to fight for what he knows is right along side his brother and the 'enemy'. He ends up being one of my more liked characters.

8 7 71 Cha 9-4

7 7 62 Cha 8-4 Elsa (The Snow Queen) - Charlotte - Ice powers that can freeze entire landscapes and build massive fortresses. Charlotte have been able to build their fortress and set themselves up for the future. They frozen the competition and a major factor is their enigmatic all-star guard Ja Morant. Elsa had moments of being misunderstood and cast into the shadows to wait…. The wait was worth it, as they now find themselves at the top of the East with every reason to be proud. GM Craig has been dogmatic about the chances and needs of this roster - the cold and freeze out didn’t bother this organisation, they were made for it.

6 4 83 Cha 10-2 Doc Hudson (Cars) - Grizzled, experienced and a depth of knowledge, Craig has taken more laps around the track and fought in more battles than almost anyone in the league. Craig isn't short of words like Doc is, and is much more delicate and charismatic during conversations, but the sentiment and intent is the same - I know what I know, and it's right and you arent and ill respectfully agree to disagree. Without knowing Craig, he can appear like a man who is in his own lane. However, upon further interactions, he has much more care for this league and the other participants than you might see at first. His (Hudson) Hornets, however, are as revved up as Doc was in his prime. Lean into the corners!

5 4 86 Cha 10-2 Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) - The Yin to the Yang in the Horror Sphere - Jason Voorhees must come next. And when talking about Charlotte, it feels apt. Jason, the machete-weilding maniac of Camp Crystal Lake has been through every conceivable incarnation - so too the Hornets. GM Craig has been uncompromising, bullish, cunning, determined and dogmatic - paying dividends as the Hornets have a 10-2 record. Jason has featured in 12 films - that longevity makes him a heavy hitter in the horror world, the Hornets will hope for similar standing - ‘Kill them, Hornets! Kill them!’

4 7 73 Cha 9-3 “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” - Gladiator. Sorry but i had to put that full speach in there. Gives me goosebumps when you see it. What an epic movie and character. Leader of the Roman armies and such a good guy, that the Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, liked him better than his own son. Maximus who was initially fuelled by duty and loyalty, following tragedy was fuelled by hate and revenge. Which is more powerful? He led successful armies with one and was a force on his own in the coliseum with the other. Regardless what his motivation was greatness was achieved. Charlotte are hoping for greatness, led by their own gladiators in KAT and Ja Morant.

3 14 53 Cha 7-5 Hornets look revitalized with the return of Ja Morant, who has thus far looked like a definitive MVP candidate. The big 4 of Ja, KAT, OG and Derozan will carry and otherwise weak bench to a 50+ win season…if Ja can stay away from guns.

2 25 19 Cha 3-5 "Shallow" - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper- Just a reference to the team needing depth, they are an amazing team and have one of if not the best starting lineups in the league, the depth though aside from Landale everyone else not starting is a 73 or below in 2k. With DDR hurt right now it makes things tough on the team.

1 21 7 Cha 1-3 The Hornets still await the return of their best player, Ja Morant, to take a look at what their final form may look like as a basketball team. On paper, the team looks like a playoff team. This team will need a lot to go right with their stars and starters for the Hornets to maximise their potential, as their bench is shallower than a river in the desert.

	GS	113
	CHI	97

	NO	106
	LAL	111

	CHA	111
	DEN	116

	BOS	116
	SAC	110

	MIN	106
	POR	96

Week	Rank	Rating	Team	Record	Comment
15	24	23	Cha	4-8	"Look Away" by ChicagoWikipedia "Look Away" is a ballad that addresses the end of a romantic relationship and the emotional pain of seeing a former partner move on. The lyrics express a desire to avoid witnessing the ex-lover's new life, highlighting the difficulty of letting go and the lingering feelings that accompany heartbreak. A team expecting contention has fallen on hard times. I expect them to right the ship but for now avert your gaze.
14	22	36	Cha	5-7	22. Charlotte Hornets (Bangladesh) The Hornets' 'textile industry' approach focuses on 'weaving' together a cohesive unit, much like Bangladesh's economy, aiming for 'export growth' through 'team synergy.' Industrious and resilient, the Hornets continue to work hard and seek to be a better organisation - can they fight it?
13	12	54	Cha	7-6	Miltary Drone- This team and GM are into advanced warfare. They are tactical, deadly and really hard to stop. This team is hovering above the pack gunning down from the skies with Towns, Ja and Demar peppering from all angles. I really like their chances this season.
12	12	55	Cha	7-6	Charlotte Hornets - "Video Killed the Radio Star" – The Buggles (1979) The first song ever played on MTV, symbolizing the music video era. The Hornets are in a revolutionary state at the moment as GM Craig looks to mould this team into the next machination. They have been killing it and forced many teams hands, but will it fizzle or will they become a relevant name in the league?
11	9	62	Cha	8-5	Charlotte Hornets: The Swarmlord 🐜⚡ Why? The Hornets embody a relentless insectoid hive, overwhelming foes with speed, adaptability, and Ja Morant’s queen-like command. Their gameplay mirrors a coordinated swarm – chaotic, relentless, and impossible to fully contain. Hive Queen (Ja Morant’s Frenzy): Though not listed here, Ja Morant is the Swarmlord’s apex predator, darting through defenses with wasp-like speed and stinging finishes. Worker Drones (Relentless Energy):DeMar DeRozan act as the hive’s wings, distributing scoring nectar and slashing like mandibles through gaps. Venomous Stingers (Specialized Threats): OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns inject poison with lockdown defense and stretch-five shooting, paralyzing opponents mid-stride.
10	5	75	Cha	9-4	An Active Hornets Nest at the Front Door - You know it's there, you know when you open the door there's every chance you might be stung, and yet you open the door and risk it. The Charlotte Hornets have been stinging some, and missing others. The chance you take. It's on your door step (schedule), and you can see it coming or sometimes you forget. The Hornets are a powerhouse when fully buzzing. With alphas in KAT, Ja, Demar, and OG, Charlotte have been leaving many teams looking for an EPIPEN. A 9-4 run means some were able to get to the car after sprinting past the nest - none have been able to dismantle it.
9	9	64	Cha	8-5	Jamie Lannister - This one might be controversial,l he is in love with his sister and have multiple children born of incest, he killed the Mad king who he was sworn to protect (although he did the right thing) and he pushed Bran Stark out of a window after he caught him with Cersei, but Jamie has one of the most interesting character arcs of any person in Game of Thrones. He starts of as entitled and arrogant, but due to what he goes through he becomes humble, loyal and gains a sense of duty and honour. He abandons his sister and the capital to fight for what he knows is right along side his brother and the 'enemy'. He ends up being one of my more liked characters.
8	7	71	Cha	9-4
7	7	62	Cha	8-4	Elsa (The Snow Queen) - Charlotte - Ice powers that can freeze entire landscapes and build massive fortresses. Charlotte have been able to build their fortress and set themselves up for the future. They frozen the competition and a major factor is their enigmatic all-star guard Ja Morant. Elsa had moments of being misunderstood and cast into the shadows to wait…. The wait was worth it, as they now find themselves at the top of the East with every reason to be proud. GM Craig has been dogmatic about the chances and needs of this roster - the cold and freeze out didn’t bother this organisation, they were made for it.
6	4	83	Cha	10-2	Doc Hudson (Cars) - Grizzled, experienced and a depth of knowledge, Craig has taken more laps around the track and fought in more battles than almost anyone in the league. Craig isn't short of words like Doc is, and is much more delicate and charismatic during conversations, but the sentiment and intent is the same - I know what I know, and it's right and you arent and ill respectfully agree to disagree. Without knowing Craig, he can appear like a man who is in his own lane. However, upon further interactions, he has much more care for this league and the other participants than you might see at first. His (Hudson) Hornets, however, are as revved up as Doc was in his prime. Lean into the corners!
5	4	86	Cha	10-2	Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) - The Yin to the Yang in the Horror Sphere - Jason Voorhees must come next. And when talking about Charlotte, it feels apt. Jason, the machete-weilding maniac of Camp Crystal Lake has been through every conceivable incarnation - so too the Hornets. GM Craig has been uncompromising, bullish, cunning, determined and dogmatic - paying dividends as the Hornets have a 10-2 record. Jason has featured in 12 films - that longevity makes him a heavy hitter in the horror world, the Hornets will hope for similar standing - ‘Kill them, Hornets! Kill them!’
4	7	73	Cha	9-3	“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” - Gladiator. Sorry but i had to put that full speach in there. Gives me goosebumps when you see it. What an epic movie and character. Leader of the Roman armies and such a good guy, that the Emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius, liked him better than his own son. Maximus who was initially fuelled by duty and loyalty, following tragedy was fuelled by hate and revenge. Which is more powerful? He led successful armies with one and was a force on his own in the coliseum with the other. Regardless what his motivation was greatness was achieved. Charlotte are hoping for greatness, led by their own gladiators in KAT and Ja Morant.
3	14	53	Cha	7-5	Hornets look revitalized with the return of Ja Morant, who has thus far looked like a definitive MVP candidate. The big 4 of Ja, KAT, OG and Derozan will carry and otherwise weak bench to a 50+ win season…if Ja can stay away from guns.
2	25	19	Cha	3-5	"Shallow" - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper- Just a reference to the team needing depth, they are an amazing team and have one of if not the best starting lineups in the league, the depth though aside from Landale everyone else not starting is a 73 or below in 2k. With DDR hurt right now it makes things tough on the team.
1	21	7	Cha	1-3	The Hornets still await the return of their best player, Ja Morant, to take a look at what their final form may look like as a basketball team. On paper, the team looks like a playoff team. This team will need a lot to go right with their stars and starters for the Hornets to maximise their potential, as their bench is shallower than a river in the desert.