James Borrego is a highly regarded American basketball coach currently serving as an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to joining the Pelicans, he was the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets for four seasons, leading the team to the NBA Play-In Tournament in 2022. Borrego has a long and successful coaching career, including multiple stints as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, where he won two NBA championships under Gregg Popovich. Known for his offensive strategies and player development skills, Borrego is considered a promising coaching talent in the NBA.