Club History
13 entries in the Charlotte Hornets compendium.
Alonzo MourningHall of Fame center who starred for the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, winning Defensive Player of the…Charlotte ColiseumThe Hive: Home of the Hornets and a record-setting sell-out streak.Kemba WalkerFour-time NBA All-Star and 2011 NCAA champion who returned to the Hornets as a player enhancement coach.Jeff TeagueFormer NBA All-Star and current Pike High School head coach.Don ChaneyTwo-time NBA champion as a player and NBA Coach of the Year.Larry Johnson Star YearsFrom Grandmama to Hall of Famer: LJ's legacy of power and perseverance.1998 Eastern Conference PlayoffsA valiant first-round stand as the 6th seed against the 4th-seeded Hawks that ultimately fell short in four…Charlotte Coliseum TenureThe Hornets' original home, where a hornet's nest of rebellion buzzed with sellout crowds.New Orleans Hornets EraThe original Charlotte Hornets made seven playoff appearances from 1988 to 2002.Gerald Henderson Jr. SigningFormer NBA guard who played eight seasons, including six with the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets.Kemba Walker All-Star EraKemba Walker: The Bobcats/Hornets' all-time leading scorer and multiple-time All-Star.Michael Jordan Ownership DealThe Hornets are the only NBA franchise to have never won a division title as of 2026.Grant Hill Return SigningThe Charlotte Hornets: A franchise reborn, reclaiming its history in the Queen City.
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