Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff

By The Associated Press

FILE - Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) shoots between New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) and guard Wayne Ellington during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Boston. Kemba Walker, a four-time All-Star guard, says he’s retiring from basketball. Walker, 34, wasn’t in the NBA this past season but did play in the EuroLeague with AS Monaco. He announced his decision Tuesday, July 2, 2024, on social media. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Elise Amendola]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets — as a player enhancement coach. Walker, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, is Charlotte’s career leading scorer with 12,009 points. Walker was one of several assistants who were hired to be a part of new head coach Charles Lee’s staff on Wednesday. The team also hired Lamar Skeeter, Josh Longstaff, Chris Jent, Blaine Mueller, Ryan Frazier, Matt Hill and Jermaine Bucknor as assistants. Walker, a four-time NBA All-Star and a 2018-19 All-NBA third-team selection, is also the Hornets leader in field goals, 3-pointers, free throws and minutes played.