Charles Lee Sees Offseason Progress While Serving at Basketball Without Borders
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August 29, 2025 — Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee is spending part of his summer in Rwanda, working at the NBA’s annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) camp. Speaking to the Charlotte Observer, Lee said the trip is doubling as a professional development session that could benefit his young roster.
Lee is collaborating with a staff group that includes former Hornets forward Marvin Williams, who logged five-and-a-half seasons in Charlotte. “He’s been my assistant coach and he’s drawn up some beautiful after-time-out plays,” Lee noted. “He brings a knowledge to the game that probably supersedes mine at that time, and so I’m learning from him.”
The first-year head coach added that observing other BWB coaches has provided “a ton of growth opportunities and ideas.” Between camp sessions, Lee said conversations with fellow head and assistant coaches are constant, giving him fresh terminology and teaching methods to take back to Charlotte.
Despite the overseas assignment, Lee remains in daily contact with his staff and players. “I just love the offseason that we’ve had,” he said, highlighting the team’s focus, commitment and workout intensity. “Charlotte Hornets basketball is always on my mind. Everything I do is for that organization.”
Lee singled out the return of restricted free agent Tre Mann as a key offseason move. “Tre has this great quality about himself where he can build relationships, gain the trust and earn the trust of his teammates,” he said. “I’m looking forward to having him back out there on the court and off the court as well, to keep bringing this thing together and building.”
Source: Hoops Rumors
