On May 20, 2014, the Bobcats officially became the second incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets. The Honey Bees perform sideline dances as well as center-court dances during games. [145] The 201819 version was slightly tweaked to feature teal lettering and a new logo reminiscent of the original Air Jordan "Wings" logo. Sharpe was the head basketball athletic trainer at the University of Connecticut from 1993-2002, which included the Huskies 1999 NCAA Championship season. Checkout the latest Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 2020-21 on Basketball-Reference.com. Charlotte Hornets Roster | ESPN One thing Smitherman, 78, loves about the clinic is the staff and how they bend over backwards for patients. Manager of Arena and Event Security - Joe Reinhardt [19] Scheer preferred a roster of veteran players, hoping to put together a competitive team as soon as possible. A cell pattern adorned the sides. The Bobcats' primary logo from 2004 to 2012 consisted of a snarling orange bobcat facing to the right with the indented name 'Bobcats' above in silver on a blue background, with 'Charlotte' (also indented) appearing above it in the same blue color. Copyright 2017-2018 National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association. [53] The franchise with Johnson as its owner was approved by the NBA Board of Governors on January 10, 2003. [61] The Bobcats won 11 of their last 19 games of Bickerstaff's tenure to finish their third season 3349. Team Dentist - Dr. Larry Seitlin Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. [116] On April 13, 2018, the Hornets fired head coach Steve Clifford after five seasons, who coached the team to a 196214 record total,[117] and named James Borrego as his replacement on May 10.[118]. The Hornets' first logo was a teal and purple anthropomorphic hornet wearing white shoes and gloves dribbling an orange basketball. For the team's first four seasons after their return to the league, select games also aired on a network of over-the-air stations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, fronted by WJZY from 2004 to 2006 and WMYT from 2006 to 2008. During the 2012 rebranding, the colors were changed, with gray and Carolina blue replacing orange on the head and circle outline, respectively, and the basketball changing to orange. Cavs rest Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland in regular-season finale Assistant Equipment Manager - James McCullough [129] On April 22, 2022, the Hornets fired head coach James Borrego after four seasons with the team. Where: Spectrum Center, 5 th Street Entrance. Senior Manager of Arena Marketing - Valentina Barton 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. The primary away jersey was orange reading "Charlotte" in white with blue and black trimming. [56], In June 2003, the team name was officially announced as the Bobcats. [126] On June 16, 2021, Ball was named 202021 NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the third player in franchise history to win the award. [96][97] The team officially unveiled its future logo and identity scheme during halftime of their December 21 game against the Jazz. [58] Given Charlotte was already home to a cat-named team, the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, designer Chris Weiller made sure to create a logo that would not be similar to the Panthers logo. IT Administrator - Kon Cabrera, Finance Despite struggling for most of the year, they managed to close out the season with four straight wins to finish with a record of 2656, an eight-game improvement from the previous season. The team achieved the best season in its history at the time, finishing 5428, and making it back to the playoffs. On November 1, 2014, Phills' jersey was returned to Charlotte, where it was re-honored and currently hangs in the Spectrum Center. Will he stick with Hornets? WOLS switched its non-sports programming from oldies to Spanish language on January 1, 2009, making Bobcats and Duke basketball the station's only non-Spanish language programming. [209] Former personnel include: Stephanie Ready, who worked as a sideline reporter and in-game analyst for the Hornets for a decade before moving to Turner Sports in 2018, and long time Hornets broadcaster Steve Martin, who retired after the 201718 season.[210]. There is a more holistic power Jimmy Butler has access to, involving his fearlessness and his great strategic intelligence but not limited to these things. After the season, the Bobcats announced that NBA legend and North Carolina native Michael Jordan had bought a minority stake in the team. Gordon Hayward Remains Optimistic, Hopeful Heading Into Healthy Account Executive, Membership Sales - Zack Kaytes Athletic Foundation / 49er Club: 704-687-4950. Manager of Literacy Programs - Dave Stogdill The addition of Carolina blue was seen as way to connect owner Michael Jordan's collegiate roots, while the formal adoption of 'Cats' for marketing purposes reflected a popular nickname. WCCB's longtime owner, Cy Bahakel, was a minority partner in the Hornets' original ownership group. [120] During the 201819 season, Charlotte finished the season with a 3943 record finishing 2nd in the division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. Senior Vice President of Marketing, Entertainment & Interactive Media - Seth Bennett The words 'Charlotte Hornets' were in teal and curved across the top and bottom of the logo. [4], Before the 202223 season, the Hornets again made slight changes to the purple "Statement" uniform. Colby Thompson. Staff Directory - Charlotte Sports Foundation Inside Sales Consultant Nick Hodges 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. Staff Directory | NBA.com NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Select the third team from the drop down menu. Account Executive, Membership Sales - David Mason Senior Manager of Group Sales - Sean OConnor On April 5, 1987, then-NBA Commissioner David Stern called Shinn to tell him his group had been awarded the 24th NBA franchise, to begin play in 1988. Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy - Josh Kramer Manager of Corporate Partnership Activation - Lindsay Owanesian Account Manager, Membership Services - Jake Flynn 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. The left side of the image was pulled from Archive.org. Hornets take on the Rockets on 3-game skid | Sports | The Daily News Project Manager of Marketing - Ally Oelerich In this case, the team retains the player's draft rights in the NBA until one year after the player's contract with the non-NBA team ends. The Hornets practice at the Novant Health Training Center, located within the Spectrum Center. When Charlotte returned to the NBA as the Bobcats, they temporarily played in the Coliseum in the 200405 season while their new arena (the Charlotte Bobcats Arena) was being built. The Hornets were competitive but failed to qualify for the playoffs, again finishing with a 4141 record. Video Scout - Joey Levin Assistant Video Coordinator - Mark Jenkins Argentina. [93], On May 21, 2013, Jordan officially announced the organization had submitted an application to change the name of the franchise to the Charlotte Hornets for the 201415 NBA season, pending a majority vote for approval by the NBA Board of Governors at a meeting in Las Vegas on July 18, 2013. On June 13, 2011, the Bobcats made some changes to their front office by hiring former Trail Blazers general manager Rich Cho to the same position and promoting Rod Higgins to President of Basketball Operations. [103] In the same draft they acquired UConn Husky Shabazz Napier, Dwight Powell from Stanford, and Semaj Christon from Xavier in the second round. [95], The Bobcats announced on November 22, they would adopt a modified version of the original Hornets' teal-purple-white color palette, with black, gray and Carolina blue as accents. Former college coach and veteran NBA assistant Dick Harter was hired as the team's first head coach. Assistant Coach - Stephen Silas [72] After a year, during which he struggled with personnel decisions, Sam Vincent was fired in April 2008. The team would play its home games at the Coliseum until the new building was ready. September 23, 2015 - The Charlotte Hornets plus Queen City Q announced a new sponsorships agreement today in which the local restaurant is become the official and exclusive barbeque a the team. Inside Sales Consultant - Kaitlyn Roletter Associate Producer - James Ziegelbauer In the 2014 NBA draft, the Hornets had the 9th overall pick from an earlier trade with the Detroit Pistons, which they used to select Noah Vonleh from Indiana. Vice President of Corporate Partnerships - Kyle Caddell [16] The team received further attention when it chose teal as its primary color, setting off a sports fashion craze in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Bobcats unveiled Hardwood Classics uniforms honoring the American Basketball Association (ABA)'s Carolina Cougars, which the team wore for select games in 2012. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. 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. Director of Operations (704) 644-4052 cbkoppenhaver@charlottesports.org Will Lawson Director of Sponsorship Sales (704) 644-4051 wlawson@charlottesports.org Kaleah Rodgers Director of Administration & Events (704) 943-3560 krodgers@charlottesports.org Miller Yoho Director of Communications & Marketing (704) 860-3499 miller@charlottesports.org Senior Director of Community Investment - Bernie Washington chamrochinski. Coordinator of Database Marketing and Analytics - Sarah Koontz It aired 60 Bobcats games that also aired on Comporium Cable in the South Carolina portion of the Charlotte market. From 1997 to 2002, the Hornets made slight changes to their uniforms. In 1994, the Hornets unveiled a purple alternate uniform, with pinstripes in white, green, blue and teal. [105] A mostly difficult year led to a 3349 record overall and a 4th-place finish in the division. [21], The Hornets' first NBA game took place on November 4, 1988, at the Charlotte Coliseum, losing 13393 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Pinstripes alternate between gold and mint. 704-688-8901. [98] Director of Communications - Josh Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales and Marketing Officer - Pete Guelli Director of Security and Public Safety - Anthony Datcher Vice President of Communications - Mike Cristaldi Dr. Kayla McKenzie joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Massage Therapist. Hornets, Queen City Q Announce Brand Partnership Agreement [38] Following the season, the Hornets traded Mourning to the Miami Heat for forward Glen Rice, center Matt Geiger, and guard Khalid Reeves. [94] The NBA announced, on July 18, 2013, that it had unanimously approved the rebranding, which would begin upon the conclusion of the 201314 season. The home uniforms were white and featured an arched "Bobcats" in blue with orange and white trim. Eventually, the Hornets would sell out 364 consecutive games. [108] It was the best season in franchise history since the original Hornets era. The Charlotte Hornets retired Phills' number on February 9, 2000, after his death in an automobile accident in Charlotte. [150], For the 202122 season, the Hornets' "City" uniform visually mixed various elements from previous identities. The Charlotte area had long been a hotbed for college basketball. However, Charlotte was bounced from the playoffs in the first round, falling to the Chicago Bulls in four games. 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[80] Paul Silas was hired as their new head coach the same day. In past years, Kayla spent the summer of 2021 with the New Orleans Saints and the summer of 2018 and 2019 with the University of Alabamas football program as an AT intern. R. Kelly moved to North Carolina prison from Chicago - The Charlotte Post The 199899 season was shortened. Both designs featured silver pinstripes, similar to what the Hornets wore. Email Colby. Charlotte FC waives first goal scorer Adam Armour Controller - Jim Dunlevy For the full season-by-season history, see List of Charlotte Hornets seasons. . Italic denotes still active but not with team. While Rice and Johnson provided high-powered scoring, Geiger tied with Johnson for the team lead in rebounds, and All-Star guard Kenny Anderson ran the point for the injured Muggsy Bogues. RALEIGH In massive victories for Republicans, the North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday threw out a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps and upheld a photo voter identification law that colleagues had struck down as racially biased. [87] With the second pick in the 2012 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and selected Jeffery Taylor with the 31st pick. [57] The Charlotte Regional Sports Commission aided the naming process with a "Help Name The Team" effort that drew over 1,250 suggestions, with 'Flight' being the winner. [121], On July 6, 2019, Kemba Walker joined the Boston Celtics through a sign-and-trade deal with the Hornets. [63] On December 14, the Bobcats beat the New Orleans Hornets in overtime in the team's first trip to Charlotte since relocating. 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. For the 201112 season, however, the Bobcats wore their home uniforms on NASCAR night, complete with a racing flag patch. Manager of Warehouse - Kevin Bayus Team Physician - Dr. Marcus Cook All rights reserved. George Shinn, an entrepreneur from Kannapolis, wanted to bring an NBA team to the Charlotte area, and he assembled a group of prominent local businessmen to head the prospective franchise. Charlotte Hornets scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com. Joe Sharpe returned to Charlotte in 2018 for his second tenure with the Hornets serving as the Director of Healthcare and Sports Performance. [153] For 201920, the Hornets wore purple versions of the pinstriped uniforms to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the uniform's unveiling.[154]. Guest Services Representative Jennifer Fannin. Heres why Kyrie Irving had a Hornets fan removed from the Spectrum Center, Photos: Charlotte Hornets unveil new City Edition uniforms, Photos from the Charlotte Hornets glory days, Photo gallery: Hornets Coach James Borrego through the years. Charlotte's second Hornets logo features a teal and purple forward-facing hornet with the words 'Charlotte Hornets' on its torso. Director of Payroll - Poppy Graham Despite the change, the team continued to struggle, finishing the season with a disappointing 1963 record.[27]. Assistant Coach - Pat Delany [201][202] Bleacher Report ranked Rufus as the 8th best mascot in the NBA. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Jason Meiring 54 views 1 year ago #NBA #CharlotteHornets #Hornets On Episode 15 of The Alec Walt Show, Walt sat down with Rob Longo, the pregame and postgame broadcaster for the Charlotte Hornets, and. The Hornets would finish the season with a 3646 record, missing out on the playoffs. Scout - Buzz Peterson Manager of Ticket Operations - Brienne Cole For the 201718 season and beyond, the Hornets have been outfitted by Nike's Air Jordan brand endorsed by franchise owner Michael Jordan. [41] The new-look Hornets were successful, with Divac and Geiger providing the center combination, Mason averaging a double-double, Bogues back at the point, and Rice having the finest season of his career. Following the season, majority owner Bob Johnson announced he was putting the team up for sale.