2018 NBA Mock Draft 8.0
With new management and no clear path forward, the Hornets will likely opt for a rebuild. That means moving on from Kemba Walker at some point.
Sexton makses sense as a replacement. Another lead ball handler, Sexton is an explosive athlete who loves to play downhill, using his strength to absorb contact and finish around the rim. He was one of the best individual offensive players in college basketball last season.
A hard-nosed defender with strong intangibles, Sexton should earn some love from talent evaluators in the lottery. A difficult shot-maker with effort to spare, it makes sense for the Hornets to roll the dice at 11.