Just after blowing up Charlotte's squad with several exchanges and the departures of Terry Rozier, PJ Washington And Gordon Haywardwe learned that Mitch Kupchak was going to leave his position as president of the Hornets, to become an “advisor” to management. His departure will be effective at the end of the season, and since this announcement, the managers have been looking for a successor.
After meeting a dozen candidates, ESPN announces that the new management has chosen Jeff Peterson, whose meteoric trajectory is confirmed. At only 35 years old, he already has 11 years of NBA behind him! First for six years with the Hawks as a scout, director of scouting then assistant GM.
The owners have known him for a long time
It was there that the Nets went to look for him to replace Trajan Langdon and assist Sean Marks. It was also there that Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, the new owners of the Hornets, saw him at work.
In Brooklyn since 2019, Jeff Peterson will therefore discover a new position, that of president. It was preferred to Matt LloydTim Connelly's assistant at Wolves, and Austin Aingethe son of the former Celtics strongman, now general manager of the Jazz.
