Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee was named head coach of the Charlotte Hornets Thursday morning. He is expected to remain with the Celtics for the rest of their playoff run before beginning his new role.
“The opportunity to be the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets is a dream come true,” Lee said in a statement. “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.