Imagine being so influential that an entire generation tries to imitate your style. As the 2024-25 NBA pre-season has progressed, Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann has evoked memories of NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.
This preseason, Tre Mann has been turning heads for both his style and performance on the court. The Charlotte Hornets guard has adopted a retro look, rocking baggy jerseys reminiscent of the early 2000s, a nod to an era when looser fits and bold fashion statements were the norm in the NBA.
Don't even bother looking up Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann's odds to win the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award. He's way down the list and rightfully so due to his limited role in years past, but he could be someone who turns heads this season and puts himself in the conversation.
When the Charlotte Hornets traded Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the deadline last season, no one really thought much of it. It was just Charlotte sending out a veteran who didn't fit the team's timeline to win and did him a favor by shipping him to a contender.
Brandon Miller, Tre Mann, and Tidjane Salaün paced the Charlotte Hornets as they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 119-104. LaMelo Ball and Josh Green were given the night off.
In the inevitable roster crunch for the talented Oklahoma City Thunder last season, Tre Mann was shipped off to Charlotte to rebuild his career in a trade for the now-retired Gordon Hayward.
Over the course of his career in Oklahoma City, Tre Mann showed potential every season. His shot creation was special, and his ability to heat up off the bench is something every NBA team looks for.
Tre Mann has come into this season ready to turn heads—both with his game and his style. Not only has the Charlotte Hornets guard switched up his look on the court with a looser, baggier jersey fit, but he’s also debuting some fresh ink that’s drawing attention.
Charlotte Hornets backup guard Tre Mann is easily mistaken for an all-time NBA great when he's rocking his purple and teal uniform. Mann's "pops status" on-court look, the baggy shorts, the loose jersey, the arm band on the bicep, and the headband, have likened comparisons to former MVP Allen Iverson.
Rookie Tidjane Salaün scored 15 while LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann added 24 and 15 respectively to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a win over the Miami Heat, 111-108.
It appears that Josh Green will be in the Charlotte Hornets starting lineup to begin the season, but how long can he old Tre Mann off? Charlotte feels really good about both players, but Mann brings more of a punch offensively.
For the Charlotte Hornets to be successful this season, they need their star players to be available. We all know that. But beyond the health concerns and the expected rise in production from Brandon Miller and Mark Williams, the bench appears to be the best it's been in years.
This player profile of Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann provides insight to his previous season, what to expect in the upcoming season, career stats, and more.
Mann, like his teammate Micic, was thrust into a starting role last season due to the Charlotte Hornets' injury crisis following a mid-season trade. He now seems better suited to come off the bench with the second unit, providing a scoring and playmaking punch.
Guard Tre Mann may be the biggest X-factor for the Hornets this year, wrote Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report. Mann, of course, was acquired from the Thunder as part of a trade involving since-retired forward Gordon Hayward in February.
The Charlotte Hornets received several assets in the trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder that sent Gordon Hayward out the door. It's a trade that Charlotte won by a mile, even if none of the acquired pieces become more than solid role players.
Here's a look at how the Hornets' offseason has gone so far and what to expect next.
The Charlotte Hornets traded for Tre Mann at last year's trade deadline. Mann was the most promising player in the trade, which also included Vasilije Micic and Davis Bertans.
Tre Mann was acquired by the Hornets from the Oklahoma City Thunder at the NBA Trade Deadline. Mann played a solid role for the Hornets as he was inserted into the starting lineup in all of his 28 appearances.
We head into the weekend off a 2-2 record with a small profit yesterday. We have another night of March Madness but the NBA is not holding back, as there are 12 games tonight.
Moments ago, the Charlotte Hornets upgraded Tre Mann (L Groin) from questionable to available to play in tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the Hornets will continue to be without the services of LaMelo Ball (R Ankle), Seth Curry (R Ankle), Cody Martin (L Ankle) Bryce McGowens (R Knee) and Mark Williams (Low Back).
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets.
This season, or tenure, has yet to go the way Tre Mann pictured when the Oklahoma City Thunder called his name in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft.
One of the Oklahoma City Thunder players that has received the largest decrease in playing time this season is Tre Mann, who has only played in a total of seven games and received just three minutes since Nov.
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