Really dare to say it! George talks about the Hornet

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George recently commented on the Charlotte Hornets on his podcast program without mercy, saying that if he was a free agent, he would never consider joining the Hornets because there was "no winning culture" there, and even said, "If I go there, my career will be over."

This remark quickly sparked heated discussions in the NBA circle and made the Hornets management once again the target of public criticism.

George responded to the comments from former Hornet player Davis, who believed that the Hornets lacked experienced veteran coaching young players in the future. George said bluntly: "Listen, if I were a free agent, I wouldn't choose to go to Charlotte because there was no winning culture there. If I went there, my career would be over. Charlotte is an amazing city, and I can imagine living there. But from a basketball perspective? I won't go."

This point directly to the long-standing dilemma of the Hornets - despite having a talented star like Lamelo Ball, the team has never been able to get out of the lottery zone, and has only entered the playoffs twice in the past 10 years, and has all been in the first round. George's remarks undoubtedly revealed the scars of the Hornets and made the outside world question the direction of the team's team building again.

George further criticized the Hornets' management, believing that the responsibility for changing the team's image should not fall only on Ball. "The management should be more responsible, otherwise they will fall into a vicious cycle of selecting young players with high picks, but the teams who get older have not improved, so they can only continue to play badly and then use draft picks to select young players."

These words are not without basis. The Hornets have selected high-ranking rookies in recent years, such as James Bookknight (2021 No. 11 pick), Kay Jones (2021 No. 19 pick), etc., but have failed to realize their talents, and the team has rarely made significant signings in the free market. In contrast, rebuilding teams such as the Thunder and Magic have gradually risen, while the Hornets are still standing still.

George's remarks reflect a cruel reality: winning culture cannot be established by one or two stars. Since Jordan took over in 2010, the Hornets have only made it to the playoffs three times, and their winning rate has been hovering below 40% for a long time.

Now that the Hornets have changed hands, they still have no improvement. Even with an All-Star point guard like Ball, the team still lacks a stable tactical system and locker room leader.

Now, George's words undoubtedly sounded a wake-up call to the Hornets' management - if the status quo cannot be changed, even free agents may not be willing to join in the future. And for Ball, how long can his patience last? Perhaps, the Hornets really have reached a time when they must undergo a thorough reform.