The Charlotte Hornets have announced that Charles Lee will be the next head coach of the team, becoming the 12th coach in franchise history. Before joining the NBA coaching ranks, Lee started his career at his home university of Bucknell, where he played four years of college basketball. He also spent four seasons playing professionally overseas.
Lee has been the top assistant with the Boston Celtics for several years and helped lead the team to a 64-18 record in his most recent season, which was their best performance in the NBA and their fourth-most wins in franchise history. Lee expressed his excitement about joining the Hornets and working with their talented young core of players. He believes in the passion for basketball in the Carolinas and is eager to get started in Charlotte.
The decision to hire Lee comes after former head coach Steve Clifford stepped down in early April. With Clifford’s departure, the Hornets have expressed their enthusiasm about bringing Lee on board as their new coach. The team is excited to introduce him to fans and partner with him to build something special for years to come in Charlotte. A news conference will be held after Boston’s playoff run ends to officially welcome Lee as the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.