NBA 2018/19: 3 centers that the Charlotte Hornets should target

#2 Nerlens Noel

Oklahoma City Thunder v New Orleans Pelicans

Nerlens Noel entered the 2013 draft after playing one season of college basketball with the University of Kentucky. Upon entering the draft, Noel was projected by many to be the first pick, although he was eventually selected third by the New Orleans Pelicans. Nevertheless, the center was quickly traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he spent three seasons with the team, averaging a near double-double.

After an injury-hit 17/18 season, Noel completed a surprise move to the OKC Thunder, and he is currently signed to a contract worth just $1,757,429 for the season. Noel was acquired by Oklahoma City to be a solid backup to Steven Adams, and while Noel has done this, he is only averaging 13.9 minutes-per-game.

Noel will be able to opt out of his deal at the end of the season, and the 24-year-old would be a major improvement over the Hornets' current pool of centers.