Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black signs two-way contract with Hornets
Former North Carolina forward Leaky Black, who went undrafted this year, has signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced.
Black was named to the ACC All-Defensive team last season for the second straight year after averaging 7.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals. He became one of three Tar Heel players to earn the award multiple times and was a runner-up for ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
He set the program record for games played over his five seasons (155).
The 6-foot-8 Black debuted with the Hornets in summer league, averaging 2.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in three games between the California Classic and Las Vegas.
OFFICIAL: We have signed forward Leaky Black to a two-way contract. — #LetsFly
Read the full release: https://t.co/TU1KMF0lyt pic.twitter.com/oVC9BjXmGw
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) July 19, 2023
Black will split his time next season between the Hornets and Greensboro Swarm in the G League. He is eligible to spend no more than 50 games in the NBA and will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
