Charlotte Hornets point guard Coby White opened up on the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
The Charlotte Hornets will have a new starting point guard on the roster this season, with veteran Coby White taking over.
Star LaMelo Ball was traded away over the offseason, leaving a big hole in the Charlotte backcourt entering this season. But after seeing real success with the Hornets last season, White made it a point to get back to Charlotte for 2026-27.
White decided to return to the Hornets this offseason, signing a three-year, $74 million contract to stay. With this decision, the veteran guard will now be tasked with leading Charlotte in the backcourt since Ball is no longer on the roster.
The veteran saw success playing with the Hornets after being traded to Charlotte last season, and he wants to pick up where he left off. In 21 games played for the Hornets, White averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
White understands the situation that he will be entering this year, and the veteran isn't backing away from anything. Ahead of the season starting, White expressed his excitement about the upcoming year, with him wanting to take on the challenges ahead.
Since the Hornets aren't seen as a title contender, White wants to help this group prove a lot of people wrong. White said that he sees an opportunity for the Hornets this season, and in his eyes, Charlotte can help him be a better player at this level.
The former first-round draft pick will have comparisons to Ball all year long, even if this may not be fair to him. While White isn't seen as an All-Star-level player, he is more than capable of running the Hornets offense in a similar manner.
White's new role with the team will give him an opportunity to shine brighter than he ever has in the NBA, and this has excited him. It's part of why he returned to Charlotte over the offseason, and the system that the Hornets play in is perfect for his overall game.
Over his career, White has been a 36.9 percent shooter from beyond the three-point line. This should help the Hornets maintain a run-and-gun style of offense, with the team going up and down the court throughout a game.
Charlotte thrived off an explosive offensive attack last season, and White will now be the person leading the charge as the year goes on. White will have his first chance to prove that the Hornets made the right decision to trade Ball and keep him around on October 21, when Charlotte heads on the road to face the Brooklyn Nets.
