New Charlotte head coach Paul Silas wants his team to play an up-tempo offense.

"We just had one practice and the one thing I want to do is bring some energy to this ball club," Silas, 67, said Thursday, the day after replacing Brown.

"We had a good practice today. They were very excited. We ran up and down the court. I think we have to try and get up and down so the fans can see us at our best."