After confirming the resignation of Mitch Kupchak in early February, the new Charlotte Hornets management has already found its new general manager. And the decision is, to say the least, surprising, since they have opted for Jeff Peterson, assistant to Sean Marks in the Brooklyn Nets and who will be in charge of their sports offices at just 35 years of age, reported journalist Adrian Wojnarowski of the medium. ESPN.
Peterson will become the youngest manager in the entire NBA once he agrees to his new long-term commitment to the Hornets, and ahead he will have the difficult task of rebuilding the franchise, and perhaps, of searching for a new head coach, since Steve Clifford would be on the line.
In addition to treasured young values, such as LaMelo Ball or the recent 2nd pick of the 2023 Draft, Brandon Miller, those of North Carolina They have two future first rounds of the 2024 Draft, their own, and another that they will receive from the Houston Rockets without protection.
It should be noted that among the 12 candidates they have recently interviewed, the aforementioned Peterson has pleasantly surprised the new owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin.
More NBAHow to watch NBA streaming online 2023 with League Pass on two devices?
(Cover photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
2024-02-29 14:34:51
#Jeff #Peterson #Charlottes #general #manager
