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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🚨 Exclusive: I caught up with Coby White to discuss returning to Charlotte, which teammates have stood out in training camp, his role this season, and more for @buzzbeatpod. Unpaid subscribers can access using their one-time free article redeem. buzzbeat.substack.com/p/q-and-a-co...

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I went on a rant about NBA media, local sports journalism and much more. Free for all to access. buzzbeat.substack.com/p/the-hornet...

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Decision time is approaching for Tidjane Salaün New ✍️ for @buzzbeatpod+ subscribers only buzzbeat.substack.com/p/decision-t...

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time No. 1: Kemba Walker (2011-2019). Walker played bigger than his height, had swagger, and carried those Bobcats/Hornets teams of the 2010s. He still leads the organization in total points and threes made. Thanks for following along!

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 2: Dell Curry (1988-1998): DC was a smooth shooter, a 6th Man of the Year, and 1 of 2 players in franchise history to have his number retired. Tomorrow on Buzz Beat+, we release an episode analyzing the top 10 players.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 3: Gerald Wallace (2004-2011): Crash had no fear and kept his hustle and energy despite plenty of losing seasons. He was an All-Star and All-Defense in 2010. Follow along as we unveil the top two players.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚨The 5th Annual Hornets Fan Survey Is Live!🚨 Help me beat last year’s 600 responses, take a couple of minutes to fill out and share. The results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack, subscribe now for free so you don’t miss them. forms.gle/Hk1qmSBCk7izbP…

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🏀 Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 4: Larry Johnson (1991-1996). LJ had the marketability, was Charlotte's first Rookie of the Year, and played the game with energy and force. Our custom scoring methodology has spoken. Should he be higher?

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🏀 Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 5: Glen Rice (1995-1998): A three-time All-Star in Charlotte and one of the organization's best shooters. Our custom scoring methodology has spoken. Stay tuned for an episode breaking down these rankings.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🏀 Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 6: Muggsy Bogues (1988-1997). He's a success story in the 1988 Expansion Draft, leading the organization in both assists and steals. Our custom scoring methodology has spoken. Do you agree?

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🏀 Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 7: LaMelo Ball (2020-2026). Ball's a visionary passer and a triple-double threat. He's totaled the 4th-most assists and 6th-most points in the franchise. Our custom scoring methodology has spoken. Do you agree?

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 8: Alonzo Mourning (1992-1995): Zo was a force inside offensively and consistently erased shots at the rim. His ending in Charlotte played a factor in this ranking. Follow along as we continue to unveil the top Hornets.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 9: Baron Davis (1999-20029): Boom Dizzle was an explosive guard who racked up the 6th-most assists in franchise history. Subscribe to Buzz Beat+ for exclusive podcasts detailing our rankings and scoring matrix!

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 10: Al Jefferson (2013-2016): Big Al's work in the post was a thing of beauty. He also made the All-NBA 3rd team while in Charlotte. Subscribe to Buzz Beat+ for exclusive podcasts detailing this list!

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 11: Anthony Mason (1996-2000): Mase was a physical point-forward who could really score and pass out of the post. Subscribe to Buzz Beat+ for exclusive podcasts and full access to the scoring methodology.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 12: Emeka Okafor (2004-2009): The walking double-double and Rookie of the Year. Tomorrow, we release an episode on Buzz Beat+ breaking down #11-15 on the list. Follow along as we reveal the countdown! 🏀

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Extended thoughts with quotes from both the Hornets and Cox media group on Charlotte’s new groundbreaking broadcast partnership buzzbeat.substack.com/p/hornets-ma...

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 13: Brandon Miller (2023-Present): The All-Rookie 1st-teamer already has the 10th-most three-pointers in the organization. Is this the most controversial spot on the list? Our next Buzz Beat+ episode will be out Friday.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🏀Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 15: Raymond Felton (2005-10): He was a table-setter and good at getting into the paint. While there wasn't the team success, he ranks 3rd in total assists. Subscribe to Buzz Beat+ for our episodes breaking down the list.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🏀 Buzz Beat's Top-20 Hornets of All Time Coming in at No. 17: P.J. Washington (2019-24): He was the first Hornets player in history to average two 3P made and a block per game in a season. Is this the first controversial player on the list?

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Buzz Beat’s Top 20 Hornets of all-time We have developed a weighted scoring matrix to rank every player in team history. We are unveiling them one day at a time on X, but sharing for #hornets fans on this platform

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🏀 BUZZ BEAT'S TOP-20 CHARLOTTE HORNETS We've built a custom model to create a definitive top 20 ranking. Follow along as we reveal the countdown, and subscribe to Buzz Beat+ for exclusive podcasts, player breakdowns, and full access to the scoring methodology. First up at No 20 - Elden Campbell

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🚨 The 4th annual Charlotte Hornets Fan Survey is LIVE! 🚨 Help me beat last year’s 550 responses, take a few minutes to fill it out and share. Results drop later this month on Buzz Beat Substack — subscribe for free so you don’t miss them! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

VJ Edgecombe's 3-Point Shooting I watched all 153 of VJ Edgecombe's three-point attempts, here’s a thread of what I found:🧵 - Nice high release, but slow to get it off — needs system-generated open looks to be effective. - Streaky shooter: started cold, got hot mid-season, then finished cold

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Kon Knueppel 3-Point Shooting Breakdown I tracked all 207 of Kon Knueppel's three-point attempts. Here’s what I found:

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Landry Fields could be a name to monitor as a potential addition to the Charlotte Hornets front office. He worked closely with Hornets assistant general manager Dotun Akinwale, and has ties to co-owner Rick Schnall from his time in Atlanta.

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James Plowright @britishbuzz.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I am uncertain about the Hornets' plans for Mark Williams for the rest of the season, but I have confirmed he has returned to Charlotte and is in town during the All-Star break.

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