Charles Lee had a rough first year as an NBA head coach, but the Charlotte Hornets' struggles can't be attributed to him alone. Aside from the Hornets' well-documented bout with injuries, the way the roster was constructed did not fit well with Lee's offensive philosophy. But now, they have more reliable offensive creators and potential lights-out shooters.
Last year, Charlotte opened the regular season with LaMelo Ball as the primary playmaker and Vasilije Micic backing him up. Brandon Miller and Tre Mann were also likely expected to initiate the offense during some possessions.
Meanwhile, the squad started strong in letting it fly from beyond the arc, sinking 17.