The Hornets animated the “trade deadline” with in particular the acquisition of Coby White from the Bulls. Chicago’s top scorer therefore joins Charlotte, a transfer synonymous with a return home for the back, born in Goldsboro, North Carolina and trained at North Carolina.
“As soon as I arrived, I felt that I was wanted,” likes Coby White. “I called my family and told them that everyone here was very nice and super welcoming. They keep talking about the long term and just hearing that you are appreciated means a lot, especially when you come home. »
Coby White will have the opportunity to play with one of the fittest teams around. Hornets who have just scored an eighth consecutive victory in Houston. The North Carolina franchise already has a base of interesting young players with Brandon Miller et Could Knueppel. All, always led by LaMelo Ball.
“Charlotte is a younger team, but there is a lot of talent here,” analyse Coby White. “I want to take what I learned in Chicago where I played in different roles and apply it here in terms of leadership. »
For his part, Charles Lee is counting on the offensive versatility brought by Coby White to strengthen the attack of his team which is already among the ten best in the league: “I think he will allow us to bring even more versatility to our attack. He can play with or without the ball, he can shoot 3-pointers, go to the free throw line and attack the rim. »
Debut after the All-Star Break?
In Chicago, Coby White was averaging 18.6 points and was finally starting to find rhythm after a complicated start to the season, marred by a calf injury. Before leaving, the guard had played eleven of the last twelve games for the Illinois franchise. However, the Hornets want to take their time with the newcomer and he is expected to make his debut after the All-Star Break.
“I feel good,” reassures Charlotte’s new recruit. “I’m really optimistic. It’s nothing serious, just pain or stiffness and they don’t want to take any chances as we approach the All-Star Break. So I will do everything to come back after the break. »
In addition to his contribution on the field, Coby White arrives in Charlotte at the end of his contract. After refusing an extension from the Bulls, the former Chicago player will be a free agent this summer and Jeff Peterson hopes to extend him to Charlotte.
“Being able to acquire Coby White and his Bird Rights is very important to us in how we work and build this team,” specifies the president of Charlotte’s basketball operations. “Like I said before, he’s everything we want and I hope he’s a Hornet for a very long time.” »
| Coby White | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | CHI | 65 | 25:45 | 39.4 | 35.4 | 79.1 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 13.2 |
| 2020-21 | CHI | 69 | 31:15 | 41.6 | 35.9 | 90.1 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | CHI | 61 | 27:28 | 43.3 | 38.5 | 85.7 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 12.7 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 74 | 23:23 | 44.3 | 37.2 | 87.1 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 9.7 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 79 | 36:28 | 44.7 | 37.6 | 83.8 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 19.1 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 74 | 33:06 | 45.3 | 37.0 | 90.2 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 20.4 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 29 | 29:04 | 43.8 | 34.6 | 80.5 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 18.6 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
