Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego, shown Nov. 16, 2019, had a 138-163 document over his four seasons with the group. File Photograph by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photograph
April 22 (UPI) — The Charlotte Hornets fired head coach James Borrego after four seasons, the group launched Friday.
Borrego had a 138-163 document over his four seasons with the Hornets. Borrego’s final three years in Charlotte came as the franchise modified into rebuilding within the wake of Kemba Walker’s departure for the Boston Celtics in 2019.
As a result of 2019-20 marketing and marketing campaign, Borrego oversaw 10-pick enhancements for the Hornets as soon as a year. The group went from 23-42 within the 2019-20 season to 33-39 in 2020-21. Charlotte had a 43-39 ticket this season.
The 44-year-ragged Borrego also helped manufacture point guard LaMelo Ball, who modified into named NBA Rookie of the one year final season and an All-Extensive title this year. As well, Miles Bridges and Devonte’ Graham both took well-known leaps forward beneath Borrego.
“I are searching for to thank J.B. for his laborious work and dedication in some unspecified time in the future of those previous four seasons,” Hornets overall supervisor Mitch Kupchak talked about in a observation. “Previous his work as a coach, he’s a in fact perfect particular person. I desire him and his family basically the most easy come what would possibly.
“These decisions are consistently sturdy. Having talked about that, we now have a proficient, young core of gamers which has me very serious about the model forward for the Hornets. We can commence the stare for our new head coach straight.”
The Hornets have missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons. Charlotte has reached the postseason factual three instances right through the previous 18 seasons since returning to the NBA in 2004.