Coby White issues a warning to the NBA following the departure of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges: "We can surprise a lot of people"

Coby White is convinced that the Charlotte Hornets can take a step forward during the upcoming season. The point guard renewed his contract with the franchise for three years and 74 million dollars at the beginning of the preseason and faces the new season with the confidence that the team can compete above expectations.

The Hornets' situation has changed significantly over the summer. Charlotte has lost LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, two important players who are no longer part of the roster following the market moves. However, White believes that the remaining pieces and the group's attitude can allow the team to build something interesting.

"We have the opportunity to be a very good team and surprise many people, but we have to make an effort," stated White. "And that effort translates into what we are doing right now."

Coby White believes in the Hornets' new project

The point guard's confidence extends beyond his words. White highlighted the work that a good part of the roster is already doing together in Charlotte before the season begins. For the player, the fact that his teammates have decided to gather and train together well in advance demonstrates the existing commitment within the locker room.

"I think we have a really very good team," White affirmed. "We have many really good players. I believe we have many selfless players, so that will facilitate team integration."

Precisely, this ability to play collectively can become one of the Hornets' main arguments. The departure of some of their key players requires other players to take on greater responsibility, but it can also favor a structure less dependent on specific individuals.

White considers that the fact that numerous players are already working together represents an important step towards being prepared for the start of the season.

"Many of us are already here in Charlotte training, so it's a big step towards... August?" the point guard explained.

Collective work as a starting point

The Hornets' preparation is also helping to strengthen the relationship among the team members. White believes that building a team does not only depend on what happens during games or practices but also on the relationship among the players outside the court.

"This is not seen much in the NBA, so it shows the individual commitment of each player," White pointed out.

For the point guard, this involvement can make a difference during a season in which Charlotte will face the challenge of competing after losing key pieces.

"For us, it's about working together, as a collective, improving day by day, both on and off the court," he explained.

White also emphasized the importance of camaraderie within the locker room. In his opinion, building a good relationship among the players can have a direct impact on the team's performance when competition arrives.

"I think we all value that camaraderie off the court. It's as important as on-court performance," White concluded.

White's renewal for 74 million dollars also demonstrates the confidence that the Hornets have in the point guard as one of the key pieces of their future. Now he will have to take on an even more significant role in a project that has undergone significant changes during the summer.

With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges no longer in Charlotte, expectations may not be too high for the Hornets. However, White believes that precisely this lack of expectations can become an advantage. The goal will be to build a competitive team through collective work and prove during the season that Charlotte has arguments to surprise the NBA.

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