The Hornets have officially signed undrafted rookie Robert Franks to a two-way contract, the team confirmed today in a press release. Franks’ agreement with Charlotte was first reported shortly after the conclusion of last month’s draft.
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A 6’9″ forward out of Washington State, Franks had a strong senior season for the Cougars, averaging 21.6 PPG, 7.2 RPG, and 2.6 APG while shooting 39.9% on three-pointers (7.0 attempts per game).. He earned First Team All-Pac 12 honors.
Charlotte carried J.P. Macura and Joe Chealey on two-way deals last season, but both players saw their contracts expire and became free agents at the end of June. As such, the Hornets will still have a two-way slot open after formally adding Franks.
Yeah. So Robert Franks – and the rest of this rookie class, except PJ Washington – will be shuttling back and forth to the G League while fans are treated to a 15 win team featuring Marvin Williams, MKG, Bismack Biyombo, and Nic Batum.
Fun.
I predict Rozier, Bacon, Bridges, PJW, & Zeller/WillyH will get major minutes.
Bacon looks really good in Vegas right now. Not sure about anyone else. PJ should start this year. I could see:
PG- Rozier
SG- Bacon
SF- Bridges
PF- Washington
C – Zeller
Zeller is better than Willy. He’s also a guy contenders would want come trade deadline. Bismack riding pine unless he gets bought out. Devonte Graham is looking like a solid backup PG. Monk is…..Monk will work on dodging backhands from MJ.