A week after failing in the play-off race, the Charlotte Hornets announced the coach’s departure.
The Charlotte Hornets announced the dismissal of coach James Borrego on Friday, a week after the team failed to qualify for the NBA playoffs.
«I would like to thank JB (James Borrego, Editor’s note) for his hard work and commitment over the past four seasons.Hornets president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. “Beyond his work as a coach, he is a great person. I wish him and his family all the best for the future.“, he continued.
The franchise owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan was eliminated by the Atlanta Hawks in the play-off playoff game.play-in”) which she has not played since the 2015-16 season.
Borrego was named head of the North Carolina-based franchise on May 10, 2018 as the franchise began a process of rebuilding following the departure of star Kemba Walker in 2019.
Since then, Borrego has contributed to the emergence of young talents, including point guard LaMelo Ball, named best rookie (rookie) of the season, and versatile winger Miles Bridges. Despite an honorable season punctuated by 43 wins for 39 defeats, Borrego did not succeed in raising his team to the play-offs.
«These decisions are always difficult. That said, we have a core of talented young players, which makes me very excited about the future of the Hornets.“Kupchak explained.
In four seasons with Charlotte under his management, Borrego has a record of 138 wins for 163 losses.
