Marcus Paige reflects on brief time with Charlotte Hornets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Marcus Paige, selected No. 55 in the 2016 NBA Draft, played just five games for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2017-18 season. He averaged 5.6 minutes, contributing 2.4 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game. Following his short stint in the NBA, Paige spent several years playing overseas before returning to coaching. In 2023, he joined the UNC coaching staff and recently accepted a position as an assistant coach for the UNC Charlotte 49ers ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- •Paige was drafted in 2016 and signed a two-way deal with Charlotte.
- •His NBA career with the Hornets was limited to five games.
- •Paige averaged 2.4 points in his NBA appearance.
- •He served as an assistant coach for UNC from 2023 to 2026.
- •He is now an assistant coach for UNC Charlotte 49ers.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 4 Marcus Paige 2017-2018
"After playing his collegiate basketball in North Carolina, Marcus Paige played five games for the Charlotte Hornets during the 2017-18 season.
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