Led by a swath of Swarm alum and a quartet of rookies, the Charlotte Hornets took home their first ever Summer League championship in the wee hours of Monday morning on the east coast.

Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner works toward a key rotation spot, while LaMelo Ball sharpens leadership skills for success alongside Collin Sexton.

George did give a shoutout to the city of Charlotte for being a great city, and while he kind of hedged his criticism of the Hornets by saying he could see himself playing there, the comment still stands -- and he's not wrong, either. The Hornets haven't made the playoffs since 2016 and have only one winning record in the last nine years.

The Hornets have been nothing short of a disappointment over the last decade, managing just two winning seasons and often feeling like an afterthought in the Ea

Paul George Draws Mockery From 5x NBA Champion After Refusing to Join Hornets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paul George raised eyebrows recently when he said on his "Podcast P" podcast that joining the Charlotte Hornets would’ve signaled the end of his career. But one former NBA star wasn’t having it.