Hornets praise Coby White's performance after trade deadline acquisition

Coby White has impressed the Charlotte Hornets since joining the team from the Chicago Bulls at the February trade deadline. The Goldsboro, North Carolina native averaged 15.6 points, three rebounds, and three assists in 21 games for the Hornets, while showcasing career-high shooting percentages. White played a pivotal role during the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat, keeping Charlotte's season alive. As an unrestricted free agent this summer, both White and the Hornets have expressed mutual interest in a contract extension, though White will need to enhance his perimeter defense moving forward.

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