Jrue Holiday Vouched For Ex-Celtics Assistant Before Landing Hornets Job

Charles Lee joined the Boston Celtics two offseasons ago as the team’s top assistant on head coach Joe Mazzulla’s staff, all while awaiting the opportunity to take over the helm elsewhere in the NBA.

Lee’s patience was rewarded midway through Boston’s playoff run when the Charlotte Hornets came calling. The 39-year-old agreed to a four-year deal and was introduced as Charlotte’s 12th head coach in franchise history, fresh off a season for which the Hornets finished third-to-last (21-61) in the Eastern Conference.