[Saba Sports News] Miles Bridges expressed his confidence in the Charlotte Hornets despite ESPN’s recent win predictions for the 2023-24 season, which placed the team outside the expected top-10 in the Eastern Conference with a projected total of 38 wins. Bridges’ reaction to ESPN’s prediction was a tweet filled with laughing-face emojis.
While Bridges remains optimistic, the Hornets face challenges, having gone 27-55 in the previous season with minimal offseason additions. Franchise player LaMelo Ball has efficiency and injury concerns, and head coach Steve Clifford hasn’t instilled much confidence in his second stint leading the team. Additionally, the Hornets are missing a key rotation player due to personal issues.
Bridges, who missed the entire 2022-23 season due to legal issues, was re-signed by the Hornets on a one-year deal after pleading no contest to charges. He still faces a ten-game suspension at the start of the 2023-24 season, but with his impressive previous performance averaging 20.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, Bridges remains confident in his abilities to make an impact.