
#3SG · Charlotte Hornets
Height
6'4"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
26
College
North Carolina
Experience
6 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.0"
Reach
8'1.5"
Hand Size
7.75" × 9"
Grade Coby White
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On the field, Coby White grades out as a shaky SG for Charlotte Hornets (D Impact). That places him 15th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 472 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 44.6% | 36.9% | 85.6% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 50 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 50 | 17.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 44.6% | B B |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 74 | 20.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 45.3% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 79 | 19.1 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 44.7% | B B |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 74 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 44.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 61 | 12.7 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 43.3% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 69 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 41.6% | B- B- |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 65 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 39.4% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/17 | @ ORL | L 90-121 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | -11 |
| Tue, 4/14 | vs MIA | W 127-126 | 26 | 19 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$12.9M
Guaranteed
$12.9M
AAV
$12.9M/yr
Coby White's contract with the Charlotte Hornets grades out as an A- CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Coby's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average shooting guard threshold. His $12.9M average annual value ranks as role player money for the shooting guard market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 26, Coby is entering his prime window — historically when shooting guards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Charlotte Hornets' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Coby White earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level shooting guard putting up solid numbers for the Charlotte Hornets. This season, Coby is putting up 17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game across 472 games. Coby's strongest area is PPG at 17.4, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 3.4 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Coby ranks 15th. Coby is a reliable contributor who the Charlotte Hornets can count on game to game.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Coby's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Coby White ranks 15th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Coby between Ayo Dosunmu (A-) just ahead and Donte DiVincenzo (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Ayo DosunmuMinnesota TimberwolvesA-Devin VassellSan Antonio SpursA-Brandin PodziemskiGolden State WarriorsA-Graded lower
Donte DiVincenzoMinnesota TimberwolvesNo transactions found for this player.
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Coby White is a player in his 6th NBA season listed at SG for the Charlotte Hornets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Coby White, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance B+, Sentiment C-.
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| 0.5 |
| 0.1 |
| 44.6% |
| 36.2% |
| 81.7% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 74 | 20.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 45.3% | 37.0% | 90.2% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 79 | 19.1 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 44.7% | 37.6% | 83.8% |
| 2022-23 | ![]() | 74 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 44.3% | 37.2% | 87.1% |
| 2021-22 | ![]() | 61 | 12.7 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.3% | 38.5% | 85.7% |
| 2020-21 | ![]() | 69 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 41.6% | 35.9% | 90.1% |
| 2019-20 | ![]() | 65 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 39.4% | 35.4% | 79.1% |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 7-15 |
| 5-8 |
| +21 |
| Sun, 4/12 | @ NYK | W 110-96 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 3-6 | +18 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs DET | L 100-118 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | -20 |
| Fri, 4/3 | vs IND | W 129-108 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Thu, 4/2 | vs PHX | W 127-107 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6-13 | 3-7 | +5 |
Coby White enters the 2025-26 season amid considerable organizational uncertainty and trade speculation, with recent reporting suggesting the Charlotte Hornets may explore sign-and-trade options rather than commit long-term. A negative health update ahead of free agency has compounded concerns about his availability and durability, shifting media narrative from his solid 15.4 career PPG production toward questions about his fit and future with the franchise. While White remains a capable rotation starter with All-Rookie credentials and respectable efficiency metrics, the confluence of injury concerns, trade rumors, and the Hornets' stated need to address their backcourt has eroded fan and media confidence in his role as a cornerstone piece. The tone of coverage suggests external interest (Pistons, others) may exceed Charlotte's commitment, positioning him as a potential asset to move rather than a building block. Barring a strong preseason showing and clarification of his health status, White's perception will likely remain depressed until the trade deadline passes or the Hornets publicly recommit to his long-term role.
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