Hornets Hire Celtics Assistant Charles Lee As Head Coach
Charlotte Hornets have hired Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee as their next head coach for a four-year deal.
The franchise announced the development on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
“A new chapter begins. We’re thrilled to announce the new Head Coach of your Charlotte Hornets, Coach Charles Lee,” the post said.
The franchise’s executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said in a statement that Lee will formally join the team at a news conference after the Celtics’ playoff run.
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“We are excited to welcome Charles Lee as the head coach of Charlotte Hornets.”
Peterson was hopeful that Lee’s “high character and ability to connect with players” will serve us well as we construct a competitive team built for long-term success.
“Charles possesses a championship pedigree with a wide range of basketball knowledge and NBA experience, has a tremendous work ethic and is a great communicator. He shares our vision for this organization, and I look forward to partnering with him in building something special here in the Carolinas,” he added.
Lee has worked as an NBA assistant coach for 10 years and joined the Celtics’ coaching staff this season. Before Celtics, he was part of the Milwaukee Bucks (2018-23) and Atlanta Hawks (2014-18). But he has no previous experience of leading a team on his own.
Nonetheless, the Hornets have shown confidence in his abilities. Lee also thinks of this opportunity as a “dream come true.”
“The Hornets have a talented young core of players and I’m excited about our future and what we can build here. There are few places as passionate about basketball as the Carolinas, and I look forward to coming to Charlotte and getting to work,” he said in a statement.
