In 48 hours Charlotte Hornets fans will wake up for the first time in 192 days with their squad scheduled to play a game that night. After a rollercoaster offseason defined by the changing of the franchise's DNA, excitement for the Hornets is at a fever pitch, and a trip to Houston to tip off the 2024-25 season is the lone antidote.

The Observer spoke exclusively to Charlotte’s first year coach leading into Wednesday’s season opener vs. Houston Rockets.

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