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Paige Trades NBA Court for Coaching Bench
1 Oct
Summary
- Marcus Paige began his NBA career with the Hornets in 2017.
- He later transitioned to coaching roles, including at UNC.
- Paige is now an assistant coach for the Charlotte 49ers.
Marcus Paige, a celebrated former UNC guard, began his professional basketball journey after being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2016 NBA Draft. Following a season in the G-League, Paige made his NBA debut during the 2017-2018 season, playing a limited role in five games. His NBA statistics included 2.4 points and 0.8 rebounds per contest.
After playing professionally overseas for several years, Paige embarked on a new chapter as a coach. He contributed to the UNC coaching staff from 2023 until 2026. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Paige has returned to Charlotte, taking on an assistant coaching position with the UNC Charlotte 49ers.
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