Apparently, concerns about the defense are not the primary drivers of the coaching search in Charlotte.
The temptations of putting All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and his creative playmaking in a Mike D’Antoni system may be too much for the Hornets to resist. Echoing earlier reports, Marc Stein says in his latest newsletter Mike D’Antoni is in a “strong position” to be the next head coach in Charlotte.
…there is ongoing buzz in league coaching circles that Mike D’Antoni is in a strong position to land the Charlotte Hornets’ head coaching job.