LaMelo LOCKED IN đȘ | Charles Lee REVEALS Guard Plan | Sextonâs CRAZY COMPETITIVE Energy
The culture in Charlotte is shiftingâand Charles Lee is at the center of it. In a wide-ranging interview with the Charlotte Observer, Lee praises LaMelo Ballâs offseason work in the weight room and his vocal leadership growth.
Read the full interview: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article310476730.html
We break down why LaMeloâs physical development could help him fight through blitzes and earn the respect of officials, and how added spacing and depth will make life easier for him on both ends of the floor.
The Hornets added serious guard depth this offseason, and Lee explains why this wasnât just about stacking talentâit was about creating internal competition and accountability. We look at what it means for players like Tre Mann and Pat Connaughton to be pushed daily in practice.
And letâs talk about crazyâthe good kind. Lee has identified a spark plug in Collin Sexton, a guy willing to stare down his own coach if it means getting an edge. That kind of fire could be exactly what the Hornets have been missing.
We also touch on Charles Leeâs alignment with GM Jeff Peterson, what that means for building long-term stability, and why the Hornetsâ cultural foundation is finally starting to feel real. Plus, we give a quick update on Josh Okogieâs expected departure and the Hornetsâ unusual preseason schedule.
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27 Comments
Why sign Connaughton and waive Okogie? Similar salary but way more upside with Josh. If you want/need veteran leadership go get Horford and solve two problems for gosh sakes. The only move I question so far.
I think people be forgetting LaMelo is only 23. The decision making will get better over time.
Great channel.
Tatum and Haliburton going down helps LaFrance.
With how stacked the guard rotation is, sitting Kon as a health precaution seems a little silly. Rookies need experience not load management, especially when you have the depth we now do.
Kon should play 15-20 min. More importantly I hope he plays the following night, where he'll learn more in a highly competitive game. Also, what about McNeely? Is the Achilles strain real and they're shutting him down for the summer? Hope not, cause I wanna see more.
Starts with LaMelo (Max Player), this year will be critical for him for his future in Charlotte, then Brandon Miller needs to show that he deserves a max rookie extension by the end of 25-26 season – LaMelo and Miller will have a better cast around them, players that have better basketball IQ, better shotting, I expect both LaMelo and Brandon to be much more efficient on their shooting… I expect Bridges, Green, Williams, Salaune and James to work harder on defense. Colin, Tre, Pat, Spencer, Kon and Liam need to be ready to make shots. Our Bigs (weak point) Diabate, Kalkbrener and Plumlee just need to play with fundamental… One of those 16 players that I mentioned will be gone by the start of the season along with NSJ and Jeffries. We also have 3 two way contracts, currently JK Simpson, Bough and recently hired Peterson… I think Charlotte will have one more shake up of their roster.
Congrats fellas!
We can finally play melo offball đ
I tried Ollie Pop the other day. It was in the grocery store, and I remember it from being advertised on this podcast. It's possible that a small animal or rodent may have urinated into the batch. I dont want to judge the whole brand because of one contaminated, urination soaked batch. Any recalls? Where is the factory located?
This is like watching Rick and Morty without Rick or Morty. Ying is missing the yang here, fella.
Congrats on the 9k!
If you are really about winning, itâs all hands for Spurs
At 10k Doug you have to dress up as Hugo lol
Looking forward to a breakout season for NSJ. Kon and Sion will eventually get better, but Nick is ready now and better than both. I expect alot of G league for them.
Man I canât wait until sexton plays. Heâs gonna shock only the people who donât know his game. Heâs not a backup, far from it. Heâs entering this team as your most MOST efficient player. He brings the culture the org is seeking, good leadership, 3 level scoring, consistency, defense..Donât be shocked if he ends up being your best player. Thatâs no shade to Melo or anybody , but Sexton is really good and if Coach Lee allows him to play itâs gonna get real interesting.
Rich Cho is the worst GM of all time
16:39. I agree wholeheartedly. You need somebody who's a little 'cuckoo for coco
puffs' on the roster. That's why I don't have an issue with the Green's, the Rodman's and the Brooks' (yup, I said Dillon) of the nba being on the team. They add a certain aura that the team will not stand for being bullied without repercussions. This team needs more 'stand on business' guys.
Ball takes to many bad shoots….He cannot or not willing to set up other players for easy baskets..đŻ
Nice. Almost a 10k subs. I remember when theres like 300-500 subs. Lets go Hornies! đ
What's up Doug!! Love the content guys! We miss you Walker… Go Hornetsđ blessings to all who say this đ
Great podcast Doug đđ», Coach Lee and the higher ups are definitely changing the culture with our competitiveness, looking forward to see what our final roster looks like đđ
Great show dude
Thanks Doug, but Leeâs comments about the center position are BS. Either he knows they dropped the ball/couldnât execute the trade they wanted to, or is making happy talk around 3 guys who are NOT capable of doing nearly enough. Having a doughnut hole there will hurt Melo, the core and the development of the young players.
I do want kon n McNeely to play n I want our 2nd round picks show out
It's incredibly difficult to carry an entire episode solo but you did an awesome job as usual Doug. Well done đ€
I love your takes Doug. I didnât read much into what Charles said but you explained it so well and what it meant and I appreciate that