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Hornets' Risky Naz Reid Trade Paid Immediate Dividends with Historic Debut
Naz Reid's historic 20/10/5 debut with Charlotte Hornets after LaMelo Ball trade.
In brief
Naz Reid's historic 20/10/5 debut with Charlotte Hornets after LaMelo Ball trade. Naz Reid became the first Hornets player to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in franchise debut with four three-pointers. Originally reported by Charlotte Hornets On SI.
Hornets trade LaMelo Ball
The Charlotte Hornets took a huge risk in trading LaMelo Ball for a career backup player.
Reid's historic debut
Naz Reid became the first Hornets player to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in franchise debut with four three-pointers.
NBA history
Reid joined Ray Allen and Jock Landale as the third player in NBA history to achieve 20/10/5 with four three-pointers in franchise debut.
Reid's performance
Reid shot 40% from deep and posted the fifth-best offensive rating on the team with a solid 104.3 defensive rating.
Hornets win without key players
The Hornets won despite missing Coby White, Kon Knueppel, and Grant Williams with Brandon Miller turning in an absolute clunker.
Reid's playmaking
Reid led the team in assists after replacing LaMelo Ball's playmaking role as the primary facilitator.
Trade impact
The day-one return on the LaMelo Ball trade looks solid for the Hornets despite potential future regrets.
The headline
Naz Reid became the first Hornets player to record 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in franchise debut with four three-pointers.
