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Hornets hire Celtics assistant Charles Lee as next head coach

The Charlotte Hornets have found their new head coach. The team announced on Thursday morning that it hired Boston Celtics assistant Charles Lee, who will join the team once Boston's playoff run is complete.

Lee has spent 10 years as an assistant in the NBA.

“We are excited to welcome Charles Lee as the head coach of Charlotte Hornets,” Hornets executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said. “His high character and his ability to connect with players while also instilling a culture of accountability will serve us well as we construct a competitive team built for long-term success.