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After the 2025-26 season, the Charlotte Hornets are entering a new era without the stalwarts from the previous era. LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges were loyal players to the franchise, but it did not work out in the end. Despite their lengthy stint with the Hornets, they never reached the postseason during their tenure.
The Hornets front office decided that it was time for a new era in Charlotte. They traded both players away, which has led to a huge shift for the Hornets, but thankfully, they have a team that is fully focused on helping each other develop with a similar goal.
Charles Lee is glad to see how the Hornets are bonding ahead of the 2026-27 season
With players like Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel taking charge now, it seems there is a good environment for the Hornets. They might be young, but it seems that they are ready to step up and become the star players for the Hornets.
At the same time, head coach Charles Lee has done a great job of establishing a strong culture within the team. That was apparent even with the former players on the team, but now, it is clear as day that the players are enjoying themselves in the space that Lee cleared out for them.
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Even in the offseason, it seems the Hornets are doing well with how they have bonded together. They are all working hard to be the best versions of themselves ahead of the 2026-27 season, which is quite good because it is important to be prepared ahead of a big year.
"It's so cool. Walking by the weight room and seeing six guys in there talking trash to each other, or the leaderboard that our performance staff has put together and they're all jockeying for position, or on the court during Summer League practices watching Brandon Miller interact with our young guys, Moussa staying after for practices, and Kon doing similar things," Lee said on WSOC-TV about how his players are bonding together.
"All the relationships, all the organic things that happen when you have a team that's so committed to being in town and committing to each other, are really fun to watch."
Lee will be having a hard time playing against some of the top teams in the league. However, it seems he is prepared for the high-pressure season ahead because he believes in his team, and he knows that his coaching is working with the players.
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