The Charlotte Hornets roster has undergone a massive transformation since James Borrego was hired as the team’s head coach on May 10, 2018. There are currently two players on the roster that have been here for all 31 months of Borrego’s tenure—Cody Zeller and Malik Monk.
With the overhauling of the roster has come shifting expectations. In his first season as head coach, the Hornets chased a playoff bid with Kemba Walker playing at an All NBA level surrounded by veterans like Nicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb, and Marvin Williams. After falling short of the playoffs, there was an exodus of talent from the Queen City, which included the departure of the team’s franchise player.