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Charles Lee introduced as Hornets head coach

The Hornets will look to improve from the 21-61 record they posted in the 2023-24 season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets are officially in the Charles Lee era with the introduction of the championship-winning assistant as the team's newest head coach.

Lee was introduced during a news conference in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday. Team leaders and Lee are adamant about pushing the team to the top of the NBA.

"We have a very good team," Lee said. "We've been snakebitten by injuries but I'm looking forward to this talent-rich group doing everything they can to be healthy.