Coby White's Playmaking Debut: Hornets' Playoff Hopes Boosted

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Charlotte Hornets wasted no time seeing the value in their new guard, Kobe White. Just minutes into his debut against the Chicago Bulls, the veteran showed off his sharp passing vision with two quick assists to Grant Williams for, corner threes. Team exec Jeff Peterson and coach Charles Lee had praised this skill before the trade, and it paid off right away. White rejected a screen from Big Man Ryan Calcbrenner on the first play, drove hard to the basket, and drew the Bulls' defense in tight. That opened up Williams in the corner for an easy make. It was a smart read that highlighted White's ability to find shooters when penetrating the lane. The next possession brought more of the same, but on the opposite side. White used another screen action, spun past an aggressive defender, attacked the pain again, and kicked out to Williams once more for three. These simple moves collapsed Chicago's defense each time. Compared to former guard Colin Sexton, who focused more on scoring inside, White brings

1:03better playmaking from the bench. Hornets fans and analysts see this as a big upgrade for second unit scoring. Looking ahead, White pairs perfectly with shooters like Williams and Josh Green, plus screeners like Calcbrenner. It boosts Charlotte's chances for a strong playoff run in 2026. This episode is supported by our sponsor. This cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pilo.com.