CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kenny Atkinson, who sources say will be the Charlotte Hornets’ new head coach, has a reputation for developing young players.
Then again, so did James Borrego, who Hornets owner Michael Jordan and general manager Mitch Kupchak fired after Borrego directed Charlotte to four straight non-playoff seasons.
How well Atkinson does as Borrego’s replacement depends on two things more than anything else.
