(Sports Network) - It's all about depth in the Big Easy.

In Chris Paul, New Orleans has the best point guard in basketball. The Hornets also have All-Star forward David West but little else.

Clearly, Byron Scott isn't enamored with Tyson Chandler's work ethic in the pivot and the bench is nothing short of a disaster area. Adding talent won't be easy since owner George Shinn is looking to shed payroll.

That makes the 21st pick paramount in improving the team this offseason. The Hornets could use a weak-side shooter that can knock down the three consistently off Paul's penetration and that definition fits Arizona forward Chase Budinger to a tee.

Players under contract: F Peja Stojakovic; C Tyson Chandler; F David West; G Antonio Daniels; F Morris Peterson; F James Posey; G Chris Paul; G Rasual Butler; C Hilton Armstrong; F Julian Wright

Draft picks: 1st round (21st overall)