Contender vs. Promise: Which Team to Root For?

0:00It's March 16th for the Charlotte Hornets, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. A fan recently asked a great question, would you rather root for a team with a 1-2-year shot at a title like the New York Knicks or a fun? Young squad full of talent, like the Charlotte Hornets, the Knicks build their contender status through smart moves, trading for players like RJ Barrett, OG Anu, new NOHB and Carl Anthony Towns, plus, signing Jaylen Brunson. They skipped the long-youth buildup that Charlotte has with its exciting young core and high-energy big man. Many young, promising teams never turn into real threats. Take the grizzlies with Jay Merant, Jaron Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Dylan Brooks. They hit number two seeds but got no respect as contenders, outside Memphis. Other examples include the Wizards, led by John Wall and Bradley Beale, who had solid playoff runs, but stalled out. Then there were the Hawks, with Trey Young, Kevin Horter, John Collins, and Cam Reddish,

1:02who reached the conference finals he had fell apart soon after. The early Sixers group of Joel Embed, Ben Simmons, Dario Serric, and Marquell Fultz buzzed with hype but never closed the gap to a championship. In the end, fans should chase the now or never contender over the maybe someday promise. Dean in his sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.