The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, they play their home games at Spectrum Center.
Notable Achievements
- Three NBA Rookie of the Year awards:
- Larry Johnson (1992)
- Emeka Okafor (2005)
- LaMelo Ball (2021)
- Two NBA Sportsmanship Awards (Kemba Walker, 2017, 2018)
- One Sixth Man of the Year award (Dell Curry, 1994)
- One Executive of the Year award (Bob Bass, 1997)
Franchise Records
- Largest margin of victory: 61 points (140-79 vs Memphis, March 22, 2018)
- Biggest comeback win: 24 points (October 29, 2014 vs Milwaukee)
- Most career points: Kemba Walker (12,009)
- Most assists: Muggsy Bogues (5,557)
- Most steals: Muggsy Bogues (1,067)
- Most blocks: Alonzo Mourning (684)
Hall of Fame Members
- Players:
- Robert Parish (1994-96)
- Alonzo Mourning (1992-95)
- Vlade Divac (1996-98)
- Coaches:
- Dave Cowens (1996-99)
- Larry Brown (2008-10)
Retired Number
- Number 13 (Bobby Phills): Retired on February 9, 2000, following his tragic death in an automobile accident. The jersey currently hangs in Spectrum Center.
Individual Honors
- NBA All-Star Game MVP: Glen Rice (1997)
- All-NBA selections:
- Gerald Wallace (First Team, 2010)
- Larry Johnson (Second Team, 1993)
- Glen Rice (Second Team, 1997)
- All-Defensive selections:
- Anthony Mason (Second Team, 1997)
- Eddie Jones (Second Team, 1999, 2000)
- P.J. Brown (Second Team, 2001)