Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations for the Charlotte Hornets, aims to establish the team as a premier franchise in the NBA. Currently, they are competing as the 9th seed against the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.
When Jeff Peterson began working with the Charlotte Hornets, he declared the team would be a premier franchise in the NBA.
Now, the team is facing the Miami Heat as the 9th seed team in the play-in.
He said the team needed to come up with a plan and stick to it. So they did.
âItâs been fun to watch,â Peterson said. âThey are so mature and professional. Itâs amazing, all of them are like 10-year vets.â
Peterson said his work with the team has been a joy. But building a strong team isnât easy. It takes work from everyone.
Channel 9âs DaShawn Brown sat down with President of Basketball Operations, Jeff Peterson, ahead of the play-in game on Tuesday. Hear more from the interview in the video at the top of this page.
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Jeff Peterson envisions the Charlotte Hornets becoming a premier franchise in the NBA, emphasizing the importance of a solid plan and teamwork.
The Charlotte Hornets are currently the 9th seed in the play-in tournament, facing off against the Miami Heat.
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