Charlotte, nice words are no longer enough
For the fourth time this season, against the Knicks, Charles Lee could introduce his five with LaMelo Ball, Kon Knuepel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Since then, the Hornets coach has had ambitions.
“I’d like us to set the tone defensively. We know it’s important to be physical against this New York team. We know how good they are offensively, so I want the starters to set the tone.”
Giving up 37 points in the first quarter, the Hornets were unable to defend as Charles Lee had hoped. Then, between the last minute of the first quarter and the start of the second, they would concede 10-0, then 13-0 to end the first period, before the gift. Actions obviously don’t follow words.
It’s good to talk, it’s better to play hard…
“We can’t talk about it anymore. We can’t. We always say it: actions speak louder than words. And it’s time to look in the mirror and ask ourselves how we can be better for the team, how we can make an impact.”, his name is Collin Sextonnot attitude between words and thingshe was rightfully hired before the start of the season. “We have to do it together. We will have good days and bad days, but we have to fight.”
The Hornets remain on a seven-game losing streak, with disastrous defensive numbers (124.2 points per 100 possessions) during this stretch.
“We have to think about the words we say to ourselves every day and find a way to turn those words into action. Because we talk about the right things. We prepare well. But it has to follow on the field and during the meeting”adds Charles Lee. “We have to change things. I’m not happy with the loss. We have to do something to change it.”insists Miles Bridges.
The natural question that comes to mind when this observation is made is why doesn’t the coach’s speech translate onto the field? “That’s a very good question.”points out Charles Lee, who clearly has no answer. “I have to prepare them better and put them in a position to make that effort.”
2025-11-27 08:43:00
