NBA Basketball · 10 questions
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Which jersey number was retired by the Hornets to honor Bobby Phills?
The Hornets retired number 13 in honor of Bobby Phills.
Before it was the Spectrum Center, what was the arena originally named when it opened in 2005?
The arena opened as the Charlotte Bobcats Arena in 2005.
Who served as the first head coach of the original Charlotte Hornets in 1988?
Dick Harter was the team's first head coach.
Which player holds the record for most assists in a single game for the Hornets?
Muggsy Bogues recorded 19 assists in a game against Boston in 1989.
Which expansion draft player was the first to score a point for the Charlotte Hornets?
Kelly Tripucka scored the first points in franchise history.
Who was the Hornets' head coach during their final playoff appearance before relocating to New Orleans in 2002?
Paul Silas was the coach during the 2002 playoff run.
What was the name of the Hornets' practice facility that opened in 2007?
The team moved into the Novant Health Training Center.
Which player was the first-round draft pick for the Hornets in 1996?
Tony Delk was the first-round selection in 1996.
Which player was traded by the Hornets to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1996 draft for Vlade Divac?
The Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant and traded him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac.
Who was the second player to ever have his jersey retired by the Charlotte Hornets organization?
As of 2024, Bobby Phills is the only player to have his jersey number retired by the Charlotte Hornets.