The teams meet Friday for the second time this season. [39], Glen Rice would make an immediate impact after joining the Hornets, leading the team in scoring and points-per-game during the 199596 season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Darius Garland had 28 points, Donovan Mitchell added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-108 on Sunday for their fourth win in the last five games. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Vice President of Guest Services and Event Staffing - Marlene Hendricks Assistant Coaches and Staff. The rulings likely give the GOP-controlled legislature the ability to rework the state's . He uses every opportunity to get better, Hornets swingman Kelly Oubre awarded 2022-23 Rick Bonnell Award for media cooperation, Hornets podcast: Jordan Surenkamp explains how Greensboro stay aided Charlottes young core, Hornets, despite losses, gain insight from visiting NBA Hall of Famer: Its invaluable, Crowd support has Gordon Hayward, Hornets excited: I think they can see the potential we have. The Hornets' first logo was a teal and purple anthropomorphic hornet wearing white shoes and gloves dribbling an orange basketball. [citation needed] Racing Day blue alternates (with an arched 'Charlotte', checkered flag side stripes, and centered numbers) were used to honor Charlotte's NASCAR fanbase. Team Physician - Dr. Joe Garcia Inside Sales Consultant Ricardo Duaney [1][101][102] The Hornets are now retconned as having suspended operations from 2002 to 2004, while the Pelicans are considered a 2002 expansion team. [104] The team also picked up Scotty Hopson (whom they would trade to New Orleans) and cash considerations in free agency. The Hornets, who hosted the 1991 NBA All-Star Game, finished with a 2656 record. [120] During the 201819 season, Charlotte finished the season with a 3943 record finishing 2nd in the division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. Originally, the new team was going to be called the Charlotte Spirit, but a name-the-team contest yielded "Hornets" as the winning choice. In the end, the Bobcats finished the season with a 3448 record overall, finishing 2529 under Silas. [22] Four days later, the team notched its first-ever victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 117105. Joe Sharpe returned to Charlotte in 2018 for his second tenure with the Hornets serving as the Director of Healthcare and Sports Performance. Senior Manager of Arena Events and Operations - Dan Bain All rights reserved. Account Executive, Membership Sales - Zack Kaytes However, the Bobcats were swept by the Orlando Magic in four games.[79]. The arena was only 19 years old, owned by the city of Charlotte, but was already considered outdated because of a lack of luxury boxes and suites. Nina Hsieh began in 2021 with the Charlotte Hornets as the Assistant Athletic Trainer after serving as the Head Athletic Trainer with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons (2019-21) and the team's Assistant Athletic Trainer for three seasons (2016-19). Inside Sales Consultant Matt Lowe The home uniforms were white and featured an arched "Bobcats" in blue with orange and white trim. WCCB's longtime owner, Cy Bahakel, was a minority partner in the Hornets' original ownership group. One of the Charlotte Independence USL W League team's original captains is back. Manager of Marketing - Ron Chase Executive Entrance Security Officer Casher Holt Jr. Hornets Ambassador and Special Projects Advisor Muggsy Bogues, Hornets Ambassador and Special Projects Advisor Dell Curry, Special Advisor for Community Tickets Sporty Jeralds, Manager of Player Development & Basketball Operations Cole Teal, Video Coordinator & Player Development Coach Roy Casanova, Assistant Athletic Trainer Abigail Abiva, Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Hoffman, Basketball Operations Assistant Justin Batiste, Basketball Operations Assistant Jake Cohen, Basketball Operations Assistant Andre Seady, Manager of Business Operations Grey Cook, Manager of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Kaila Lewis, Manager of Partnership Development Alexis Stuckey, Manager of Ticket Sales & Services Trey Johnsen, Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships Jack Mehrtens, Account Executive, Group Sales DeAsia Payton, Account Executive, Membership Sales Muhammed Abdul-Qahar, Account Executive, Membership Sales Jason Dodds, Account Manager, Membership Services Rodrayius McClure. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Charlotte Hornets. [45] He was replaced by former Celtics teammate Paul Silas, who became the team's fifth head coach. Sports Legends of the Carolinas, with Scott Fowler, Exclusive: George Shinn on Charlotte, creating the Hornets and what went wrong, Hornets mailbag: Answering questions about Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and James Bouknight, Ex-Hornets star Miles Bridges gets 30-game suspension after domestic violence charges, Hornets podcast: Recapping a difficult 2022-23 campaign and looking ahead, GM Mitch Kupchak put a bow on the Hornets season. Account Manager, Membership Services - Jake Flynn Kemba Walker was named an Eastern Conference All-star as a reserve, the first all-star game of his career. Vice President & General Counsel - Joe Pierce [128] The Hornets would clinch a spot in the play-in tournament for the second consecutive time although losing to fellow Southeast division foe the Atlanta Hawks 132103. The team finished their fifth season at 4438, their first-ever winning record and good enough for the first playoff berth in franchise history. Basketball Operations Assistant - Matt McKay [68], The Bobcats showed some improvement during the 200607 season, posting a playoff-hopeful record of 2233 late in February 2007. [123] The Hornets also drafted Vernon Carey Jr. and Grant Riller in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft. The left side of the image was pulled from Archive.org. Inside Sales Consultant Molly Kirkpatrick Head Equipment Manager - Jason Rivera [92] However, the Bobcats were swept in four games by defending champion Miami in the first round. Head Athletic Trainer - Steve Stricker [205] The updated Hugo was unveiled on an around the city tour on June 5, 2014. Hornets podcast: Eric Collins on his unique style, Dell Curry synergy, LaMelos growth, Tho Maledon had a career night in Oklahoma City. Football Main Office: 704-687-0409. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. A premium lottery pick is likely on tap for the Hornets. Additionally, Glen Rice was traded to the Lakers for Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell, and Dave Cowens resigned midway through the season. the honeybees. Manager of Human Resources - Jackie Queen The move came mainly because attendance tailed off dramatically, reportedly due to Shinn's declining popularity in the city. Director of Security and Public Safety - Anthony Datcher Director of Basketball Affairs - David Duquette [91] In February 2014, the team received Gary Neal and Luke Ridnour in a trade with the Bucks. In 2007 the Bobcats unveiled a secondary logo, consisting of a snarling bobcat head facing forward with one side shaded orange, and the other blue. Argentina. Read the latest headlines on the Charlotte Hornets basketball news. IT Administrator - Arthur Dandridge NBATA Member Since: 2016. Director of Operations (704) 644-4052 [email protected] Will Lawson Director of Sponsorship Sales (704) 644-4051 [email protected] Kaleah Rodgers Director of Administration & Events (704) 943-3560 [email protected] Miller Yoho Director of Communications & Marketing (704) 860-3499 [email protected] Email Colby. [201][202] Bleacher Report ranked Rufus as the 8th best mascot in the NBA. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Just noticed that the Basketball Operations section in the Staff Directory on Hornets.com got trimmed significantly this morning. In one of the more painful aspects that is the reality of professional sports, Charlotte FC announced late Wednesday that the club has waived defender Adam Armour. Associate Producer - James Ziegelbauer In August 2016, the arena was renamed the Spectrum Center after Time Warner's merger with Charter Communications and its Spectrum consumer/business branding.[160]. Coordinator of Ticket Sales and Partnerships - Joy West, Ticket Sales and Service Charlotte, NC 28223. 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Account Executive, Premium Sales- Will Bardaglio [133] During the off-season, notable additions included drafting Duke center Mark Williams with the 15th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft and the free agent signing of point guard and North Carolina native Dennis Smith Jr.[134][135] Charlotte Hornets corporate office is located in 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202, United States and has 165 employees. However, the team went through an eight-game losing streak and dropped their record to 2241 by early March 2007. Inside Sales Consultant Kevin Kron Manager of Digital Marketing - Aubrey Resech Before 2010, games had aired on WOLS. The Hornets would finish the season with a 3646 record, missing out on the playoffs. Charlotte, NC 28202 [141] The purple "Statement" uniform is similar to the "Icon" and "Association" uniforms, but feature the "Charlotte" wordmark in front. During the 2013 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected power forward/center Cody Zeller 4th overall. Charlotte's second Hornets logo features a teal and purple forward-facing hornet with the words 'Charlotte Hornets' on its torso. The team wore the uniform for as many as six games during the 201516 NBA season. Graphic Designer - Ashley Mulready Senior Director of Community Investment - Bernie Washington Heres how hes benefits from little-known rule. Video Scout - Joey Levin Get up to date scores, game news, schedules, photos and videos from the professional NBA team. Winston, who has been on council since 2017, is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, a union representing film, television and stage workers. Team Scout - Dickey Simpkins [158][159] When the Hornets returned to Charlotte, "The Hive" nickname also returned to the arena. 333 East Trade Street. However, this still left viewers in most of South Carolina (except for the South Carolina side of the Charlotte area, which saw games on Comporium) as well as eastern and western North Carolina, out in the cold. Previously the team practiced at the Grady Cole Center in the Elizabeth neighborhood before moving to a purpose-built facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina located beside Knights Castle, this facility is now known as The Pointe Arts and Recreation Center. Inside Sales Consultant Cory Clifford The cursive "Charlotte" wordmark was inspired by the banners displayed during the franchise's 1988 uniform unveiling. As part of an agreement with the NBA, Charlotte returned for the 200405 NBA season, known as the Charlotte Bobcats. Further color changes in 2012 made the bobcat gray, extended the blue background up to the 'Charlotte' name, which changed from blue to orange. Staff Accountant 2009-10 to Present Aviona Clark IT Manager 2020-21 to Present During the 2022-23 NBA season, the Hornets endured injuries to a majority of the roster, leading to a poor season. [38] Following the season, the Hornets traded Mourning to the Miami Heat for forward Glen Rice, center Matt Geiger, and guard Khalid Reeves. Pinstripes are in gold. The 199899 season was shortened. When : May 10 @ 7pm - 9pm. The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. He spent the previous two seasons as Assistant Athletic Trainer and Sports Science Coordinator for the Phoenix Suns. Charlotte returned to the playoffs, where they lost to the Heat in seven games in the first round. [42] Despite the success during the regular season, the Hornets went down rather meekly to the Knicks in three games. Project Manager of Marketing - Ally Oelerich Manager of Arena and Event Security - Joe Reinhardt They later traded Napier to the Heat for P. J. Hairston (formerly from UNC), the rights to the 55th pick, Miami's 2019 second-round pick and cash considerations. [23] On December 23, 1988, the Hornets' beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 103101 in Jordan's first return to North Carolina as a professional. The Charlotte Hornets retired Phills' number on February 9, 2000, after his death in an automobile accident in Charlotte. 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However, Time Warner placed C-SET on its digital package as an incentive to try to get customers to switch to its digital service, leaving analog customers in the dark. Manager of Inside Sales - Matt Fahr Basketball Operations Assistant - Raymond Rios, Communications Inside Sales Consultant Tony Knox Jr. [82] Going down the stretch, injuries to both Stephen Jackson and Tyrus Thomas derailed any chances of Charlotte trying to catch the Indiana Pacers for the eighth spot in the east. Account Manager, Corporate Partnership Activation - Kevin Simon STAFF DIRECTORY Hornets Basketball LLC 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704.688.8600 Ticket Information: 704.HORNETS Chairman - Michael Jordan Executive Assistant to the. Director of Player Programs - Chris Whitney Prior to joining the Southeastern staff, Sawyer spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at North Carolina, working with the Tar Heel mens junior varsity basketball team along with the UNC swimming and diving teams. Dr. Kayla McKenzie joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Massage Therapist. They also represent the Hornets brand as ambassadors to the community and are involved in community service activities and charity functions. Assistant Athletic Trainer - Dennis Williams Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game . PH: 704 376-0496 FX: 704 342-2160 The "C" alternate logo was added on the beltline and the alternate "curled hornet" logo was placed below the teal cells on the shorts. [18] Similar designs by other teams followed, as they became a hit. Colby Thompson. [47][48][49], Shortly after the relocation of the team to New Orleans, as well as to avoid a Browns-like lawsuit, the NBA opened itself to the possibility of adding a replacement team in Charlotte for the 200405 season, provided that an arena deal could be reached. Among the team's different secondary logos includes a hornet facing to the side, its teal and purple body arched in a 'C' shape representing the city of Charlotte, and a modified version of the Hornets original logo (sans the basketball) as the official mascot logo. The Hornets also signed former Jazz and Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams to a two-year deal. Eventually, the Hornets would sell out 364 consecutive games. He has married for the third time, become an avid cyclist. [44] The Hornets made it to back-to-back playoffs for the first time in franchise history, advancing to the second round, only to be stopped by the Bulls. [124] On November 29, 2020, the Hornets would acquire Gordon Hayward in a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics. Branch Mint and the Carolina Gold Rush. WJZY became the Hornets' over-the-air flagship in 1992, and remained as such until 1998. Senior Graphic Designer - Steve Hardican However, Charlotte was bounced from the playoffs in the first round, falling to the Chicago Bulls in four games. [88] They also added Ben Gordon, Ramon Sessions and Brendan Haywood in free agency. Copyright 2017-2018 National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association. Director of Global Scouting - Adam Filippi Vice President of Communications - Mike Cristaldi Italic denotes still active but not with team. Heres what you should know, Hornets come to a consensus: They know what the next step is, and vow to get there, Charlotte Hornets could pick anywhere from 1-8 in 2023 NBA draft. Director of Database Marketing and Analytics - Chris Zeppenfeld Despite doubt from critics,[15] Shinn's ace in the hole was the Charlotte Coliseum, a state-of-the-art arena that would seat almost 24,000 spectators, the largest basketball-specific arena ever to serve as a full-time home for an NBA team.
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