Charlotte Hornets Soar with Coby White

0:00You're listening to Charlotte Hornets News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Charlotte Hornets are turning heads in the Eastern Conference, holding a ninth-seat spot with a 30-win 31-loss record and riding a four-game winning streak. Their surge picked up steam before the February trade deadline, but landing guard Kobe White from the Chicago Bulls has taken them to another level. White has slid right into the lineup under head coach Charles Lee, offering scoring punch, playmaking skills and solid defense as a bigger guard. Swapping out Colin Sexton for him makes sense in this system, especially since White grew up in North Carolina, playing College Ball there too. Fans and teammates love his energy, bringing competitiveness on the court and leadership from the bench. Coach Lee notes how White connects with the group on and off the floor, earning quick respect as a pro. The core group of Brandon Miller, Khan Nueple and Lamello Ball drives this high-powered offense and White as the perfect spark.

1:01Nearly at 500 now, they are pacing to climb higher after a strong start to the year. Looking ahead, White eyes a long-term stay, sensing something special brewing in Charlotte as they push for playoffs with his loaded roster. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Your pillow just got smarter, it plays your podcast music, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.