The QC Hornets' Nest

The QC Hornets' Nest

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The QC Hornets' Nest episodes

  • Episode 39: Discussing Bryce McGowens, Kai Jones and more with Greensboro coach Jordan Surenkamp

    In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, Greensboro Swarm head coach Jordan Surenkamp discusses a variety of topics. Among them: how playing in the G League this season helped Bryce McGowens, Mark Williams, Kai Jones and James Bouknight with the Hornets, working on Steve Clifford’s staff and the dialogue between the two, the importance of player development for the franchise this offseason and more.

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    30 min
  • Episode 38: Catching up with Eric Collins, the Hornets' TV play-by-play voice

    In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, we catch up with Hornets TV play-by-play voice Eric Collins. We discuss his unique style and how he’s able to bring so much energy to each broadcast as well as the 2022-23 season and what to look for in the Hornets' final games. We also get him to explain what’s behind his easygoing synergy with Dell Curry, his favorite NBA city, LaMelo's third season and how he can reach the next level and more.

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    35 min
  • Episode 37: Hornets assistant Bob Beyer expands on player development, Steve Clifford’s passion

    In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, assistant coach Bob Beyer joins the pod for a 10-minute chat. We discuss precisely what he does as a member of Steve Clifford's coaching staff, the importance of player development and how it’s changed in his 18 years in the league, his favorite NBA memory and why it drives and motives him with the Hornets, Clifford's burning passion to bring a winner to Charlotte and more.

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    26 min
  • Episode 36: JT Thor stops by to explains how he’s gained confidence in his second season

    In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, JT Thor sits down for nearly 10 minutes. We discuss his growth in his second season, how getting additional playing time of late is helping him gain even more confidence, why his selfless approach has caught the eye of coach Steve Clifford, what he enjoys doing most off the court and more.

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    24 min
  • Episode 35: Gordon Hayward on Hornets' injury-plagued season and his time in Charlotte

    In this week’s episode, The QC Hornets' Nest catches up with Gordon Hayward. We discuss the ups and downs of the Hornets’ injury-plagued campaign with LaMelo Ball being out for the season, reflections on his two-plus years with the franchise, what he enjoys most about Charlotte, which of the team’s young players excites him most and more.

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    26 min
  • Episode 34: Steve Clifford on a needed All-Star break, LaMelo and more

    In this week’s episode, Steve Clifford gives The Qc Hornets' Nest a few minutes. The Hornets coach discusses how much his team needs this All-Star break, the biggest improvement he’s seen from LaMelo Ball in his third year, who, if anybody, has surprised him this season, what he wants to see from the players during their final 22 games and more.

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    26 min
  • Episode 33: Trade deadline chatter and catching up with Nick Richards

    In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, Nick Richards stops by to chat about the ebbs and flows of his third season, what he specifically worked on in the offseason to make such a leap growth-wise this year, potentially getting more playing time over the season’s final 20-plus games, his thoughts on rookie Mark Williams, his favorite moment as a pro so far and more.

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    25 min
  • Episode 32: Bubba Wallace makes a pit stop to discuss LaMelo and the Hornets

    In this week’s episode, NASCAR driver and 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace joined The QC Hornets' Nest to discuss the time he teamed up with Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels for some hoops action after a recent practice, his favorite Hornets memory, how LaMelo Ball is already larger than life in Charlotte and Michael Jordan’s competitiveness as an owner on the track and basketball court. And, oh yeah, we get into a little NASCAR talk, too.

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    24 min
  • Episode 31: Five good minutes with Dennis Smith Jr. Oh, and more injuries

    Dennis Smith Jr. takes a seat for five good minutes and chats about his season and the emotions he’s dealt with while he was injured. He also describes what it’s like to finally play alongside LaMelo Ball after all the anticipation, what he enjoys most about playing for coach Steve Clifford, goals for the rest of the season and more.

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    25 min

About The QC Hornets' Nest

From the publisher's feed

Each week, Charlotte Observer reporter Rod Boone takes you inside the locker room and outside the lines for a look at the latest developments with the Charlotte Hornets.