Buzz Peterson Q&A: Hornets assistant GM on evaluating talent, Michael Jordan, scouting & more

Posted Jul 23, 2021
Buzz Peterson is embarking on his fifth offseason with the Charlotte Hornets in his role as a talent evaluator. He's also the president of basketball operations for the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte's G League affiliate. Serving as a right-hand man of sorts to GM Mitch Kupchak, he plays a key part in the organization's personnel evaluation and NBA Draft process. (Sports Illustrated)

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