Vice President of Corporate Partnerships - Kyle Caddell [158][159] When the Hornets returned to Charlotte, "The Hive" nickname also returned to the arena. The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division, and play their home games at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. [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. Senior Account Manager, Premium MembershipServices - Alan Wheeling [24] The Hornets finished their inaugural season with a record of 2062. Following the season, majority owner Bob Johnson announced he was putting the team up for sale. For the 201112 season, however, the Bobcats wore their home uniforms on NASCAR night, complete with a racing flag patch. Director of College Scouting - TJ Zanin 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. 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. [143], On August 31, 2020, the Hornets unveiled new uniforms that include double pinstriped jerseys that pay homage to the jerseys worn from 1997 until 2002. After the season, the Bobcats announced that NBA legend and North Carolina native Michael Jordan had bought a minority stake in the team. Vice President of Client Development & Group Ticket Sales - Jacob Gallagher Doughty, a native of Pocomoke City, Maryland, also served as the arena voice for Hawk basketball games at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore from 2000 to 2004. 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. In 1985, the NBA was planning to expand by three teams by the 198889 season, later modified to include a total of four expansion teams. The left side of the image was pulled from Archive.org. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. 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. Inside Sales Consultant - Tiffany Masters Director of Database Marketing and Analytics - Chris Zeppenfeld They also represent the Hornets brand as ambassadors to the community and are involved in community service activities and charity functions. Where: Spectrum Center, 5 th Street Entrance. Graphic Designer - Aaron Dewey The Bobcats' first home jerseys were white, reading "Bobcats" in orange with blue and black trimming. Gray fully outlines the logo. Associate Head Coach - Patrick Ewing Account Manager, Membership Services -Lyndsey Hutchens Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility - Kate Hussmann . Charlotte Hornets scores, news, schedule, players, stats, rumors, depth charts and more on RealGM.com. Braxton Winston announces bid for NC labor secretary - The Charlotte Post The Coliseum hosted 371 consecutive NBA sell-outs (including seven playoff games) from December 1988 to November 1997. BUTNER, N.C. Singer R. Kelly was moved from a Chicago correctional center to a medium-security prison in North Carolina last week, according to federal officials. Account Executive, Group Sales - Brian Imhoff 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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[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] Account Executive, Membership Sales - David Mason [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. 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. Manager of Human Resources - Jackie Queen Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage, The Hornets played their first 15 seasons at the Charlotte Coliseum, which was called "The Hive" by fans. [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]. [61] The Bobcats won 11 of their last 19 games of Bickerstaff's tenure to finish their third season 3349. The Charlotte Post. [74] In the 2008 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected D. J. Augustin from Texas ninth overall. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau remain linked. Director of Payroll - Poppy Graham For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. [99] On January 16, 2014, the Bobcats revealed new Hornets shirts, hats and gear.[100]. Since graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and minor in Business Administration, Thompson also worked as a . Team Dentist - Dr. Larry Seitlin Guest Services Representative Jennifer Fannin. Thompson joins the Swarm from the Dallas Mavericks' NBA G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, where she was the Activation Coordinator. [51] On December 18, 2002, a group led by BET founder Robert L. Johnson was awarded the franchise,[52] allowing him to become the first African American majority owner in U.S. major professional sports since the Negro leagues. Manager of Corporate Partnerships - Seth Firquin Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Dr. Quinton Sawyer began his tenure in 2018 as the Associate Head Athletic Trainer for the Charlotte Hornets. [150], For the 202122 season, the Hornets' "City" uniform visually mixed various elements from previous identities. Account Executive, Premium Sales- Will Bardaglio April 28, 2023 11:43 AM EDT. The team's radio flagship is all-sports station WFNZ. Our capsules show the matchups along with the Net Rating, Offensive Rating and Defensive Rating for each team. 333 East Trade Street Charlotte Hornets - Wikipedia Director of Security and Public Safety - Anthony Datcher On April 30, 2012, the Bobcats announced that Silas would not return as head coach. Contact Us - Charlotte Hornets The trade turned out to be successful as the team came close to reaching the franchise's first playoff berth, but finished four games out of eighth place with a record of 3547. [158] As of the 202021 season, Hornets games are carried by Bally Sports Southeast with Eric Collins and Dell Curry, along with in-game reporter and Hornets Live host Ashley ShahAhmadi. Vice President of Human Resources - Rhonda Curry Charlotte Hornets | NBATA The uniform brought back the "Hornets" wordmark in front along with white numbers and teal cell accents on each side. Charlotte Hornets: Employee Directory | ZoomInfo.com A drafted player is ostensibly either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed to sign with any non-NBA teams. May 18, 2014 10:38 AM EDT. [90] The Bobcats would also obtain former Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson in free agency. . [36], In the 199495 season, the Hornets finished with a 5032 record, returning to the playoffs. [130][131] The team finished the 20212022 season with a 4339 overall record.[132]. The team struggled amid rumors of players clashing with the coach. Account Executive, Group Sales - David Johnson [161] This list includes draft rights that were acquired from trades with other teams. 13 jersey raised again in Charlotte", "Charlotte Hornets re-hang Bobby Phills' jersey Saturday night", "Bill Russell's No. [103] In the same draft they acquired UConn Husky Shabazz Napier, Dwight Powell from Stanford, and Semaj Christon from Xavier in the second round. [145] The 201819 version was slightly tweaked to feature teal lettering and a new logo reminiscent of the original Air Jordan "Wings" logo. Inside Sales Consultant Tony Knox Jr. 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. [98], The original Hornets uniforms were designed by international designer and North Carolina native Alexander Julian. Inside Sales Consultant Ben Ertl The 'Hugo' logo was prominently featured on the shorts' beltline, beginning in early 1992. Inside Sales Consultant Zack Sorrels In April 2018, Mitch Kupchak was named as the new president of basketball operations and general manager. Assistant Coach - Steve Hetzel New Orleans Pelicans Staff & Executives - RealGM [153] For 201920, the Hornets wore purple versions of the pinstriped uniforms to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the uniform's unveiling.[154]. Team Scout - Dickey Simpkins The teams meet Friday for the second time this season. [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. [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. [76] On February 27, 2010, it was announced that Johnson had decided to sell the team to Jordan, allowing Jordan to become the first former NBA player to become majority owner of a franchise. Just noticed that the Basketball Operations section in the Staff Directory on Hornets.com got trimmed significantly this morning. Head Athletic Trainer - Steve Stricker Coordinator of Ticket Operations - Zach Edwards Charlotte Knights 324 South Mint Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Main: (704) 274-8300 Ticket Office: (704) 274-8282 Group Sales: (704) 274-8332 Season Memberships: (704) 274-8331 Team. [43] With Wesley, Phills, Rice, Mason, and Divac, the Hornets romped through the regular season, finishing with a 5131 record. [77], On April 9, 2010, the Bobcats clinched their first playoff berth since 2002 with a 104103 road win over the New Orleans Hornets,[78] finishing the 200910 season with an overall record of 4438, their first-ever winning season. The rulings likely give the GOP-controlled legislature the ability to rework the state's . When the team was known as the Bobcats, the cheerleaders were called the Lady Cats. Now they will do battle in an unexpected series. However, the team went through an eight-game losing streak and dropped their record to 2241 by early March 2007. It also refused to allow DirecTV or Dish Network to pick up C-SET on their local feeds. The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE Ayden Yates, one of three Charlotte Independence W League captains during the team's 2022 inaugural season, has signed for the 2023 campaign. During the 2013 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected power forward/center Cody Zeller 4th overall. The navy away uniforms featured 'Charlotte' in white and Carolina blue trim, with the numbers featured the same trim as the city name, with Carolina blue side stripes. Video Scout - Rick Higgins Inside Sales Consultant - Kaitlyn Roletter With over 23,000 seats, it was (and still remains) the largest basketball-specific venue in the league by seating capacity. Account Manager, Membership Services -Courntey Ciesielski Senior Director of Marketing - Liz Ralon Rackoff Accounting Manager - Ansel Gardiner However, Charlotte was bounced from the playoffs in the first round, falling to the Chicago Bulls in four games. Manager of Marketing - Ron Chase Team and Opponent Stats. 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. They shipped Plumlee and Belinelli and the 41st pick in the 2017 NBA draft to the Atlanta Hawks for former All-star Dwight Howard and the 31st pick in the 2017 draft. 704-688-8901. I want to be here: Bouknight is headed for a big offseason. Kemba Walker was named an Eastern Conference All-star as a reserve, the first all-star game of his career. [54] Hip-hop artist Nelly became a notable co-owner. The primary away jersey was orange reading "Charlotte" in white with blue and black trimming. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. 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. The "C" alternate logo was added on the beltline and the alternate "curled hornet" logo was placed below the teal cells on the shorts. [citation needed]. The hornet's stinger is prominently featured; a basketball pattern is above the stinger. Heres how hes benefits from little-known rule. The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. Charlotte was also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States,[13] and was previously one of the three in-state regional homes to the American Basketball Association's (ABA) Carolina Cougars from 1969 to 1974.[14]. IT Administrator - Arthur Dandridge [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]. Patrick K. Doughty - Wikipedia Account Executive, Membership Sales - Ade Ayodele [10] Senior Manager of Season Ticket Services - Cedric Roberts Associate Producer - James Ziegelbauer As part of an agreement with the NBA, Charlotte returned for the 200405 NBA season, known as the Charlotte Bobcats. Director of Communications - Josh Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales and Marketing Officer - Pete Guelli Business Analyst - Trevor Corbin, Ticket OperationsVice President of Ticket Operations - Andrew Shure Senior Manager of Arena Marketing - Valentina Barton Manager of Guest Experience Jordan Wiley, Senior Coordinator of Arena Events Michael Lillie, Senior Coordinator of Events Brittney Wilson, Senior Coordinator of Guest Experience Mynita White, Senior Director of Arena Security & Public Safety Tim Roberts, Senior Manager of Security Patricia McMullen, Manager of Building Security Edward Booker, Manager of Building Security Systems Eloid Washington, Manager of Event Security Richard Davis II. Director of Legal Affairs - Allison Purmort, Human Resources When the team returned as the Bobcats in 2004, Johnson partnered with Time Warner to create Carolinas Sports Entertainment Television (C-SET), a regional sports network. [151], The "Classic" edition featured a revival of the original Hornets pinstriped uniforms in the current Nike template. The Charlotte area had long been a hotbed for college basketball. Further color changes in 2012 made the bobcat gray, extended the blue background up to the 'Charlotte' name, which changed from blue to orange. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Director of Basketball Operations - Kathryn Karakus [34] However, the Hornets lacked the experience and depth to defeat the New York Knicks, falling in five games in the second round. The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. Hugo was moved from the beltline to the left leg, while side stripes with pinstripes were added, in purple (away) and teal (home) colors. Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Nick Repole In April 2008, the Bobcats reached a naming rights deal with Time Warner Cable, North Carolina's largest cable television provider. "The staff had such a wonderful card for me of condolences for my loved ones," she said. Hornets, Queen City Q Announce Brand Partnership Agreement This logo would become prominent in the team's marketing and be featured at center court from 200708 until 201314. 1 pick Bryce Young. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Coordinator of Ticket Operations - Carly Minarick, Legal Affairs Manager of Arena Events and Operations - Daniel Zeregaber Overall, the team's record was 759. Manager of Arena and Event Security - Joe Reinhardt Manager of Interactive Development - Quinton Wash [46] The team finished with a 2624 record, but failed to qualify for the playoffs. Sharpe previously spent four seasons as head athletic trainer for the Charlotte Bobcats. Coordinator of Ticket Sales and Partnerships - Joy West, Ticket Sales and Service The 199798 season was also successful. Scout - Buzz Peterson Scheer left prior to the 198990 season. 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. Eventually, the Hornets would sell out 364 consecutive games. [91] In February 2014, the team received Gary Neal and Luke Ridnour in a trade with the Bucks. The season did not start until February, as the lockout shortened the regular season to only 50 games. [199][200] He first appeared on November 1, 2003, according to his official bio on the Bobcats' website. The 'H' portion of the logo remained on the warm-ups and waistband of the jerseys until the 199192 season. Select the first team from the drop down menu. [129] On April 22, 2022, the Hornets fired head coach James Borrego after four seasons with the team. A silver basketball was placed behind the right of the head, all encased in an orange-blue-gray circle. In both uniforms, the pinstripes were relegated to the sides. Vice President of Finance - Travis Ferguson In exchange for the naming rights, Time Warner agreed to tear up the cable television deal that had limited the Bobcats' exposure over the team's first four years (see below). Manager of Corporate Partnership Activation - Lindsay Owanesian Charlotte Hornets Roster | ESPN Inside Sales Consultant Kevin Kron The All Hornets podcast feed has a range of shows and hosts covering the Hornets each in their own unique way. The name originates from British General Cornwallis, who allegedly described the city as "a hornet's nest of rebellion" following the Battle of Charlotte in 1780, though it was first attested in 1819. Charlotte, NC 28202 Prior to his arrival in East Lansing in fall 2011, the Camden, North Carolina native spent two years as the head athletic trainer at Campbell University, where he was responsible for coordination and oversight of all athletic training services for the Division I athletic department. An alternate logo, used only for the 198889 season, featured a large teal letter 'C', with 'Charlotte' in black letters curved upwards underneath. The team would play its home games at the Coliseum until the new building was ready. Cavs rest Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland in regular-season finale Cap's return: Independence W Leauge sign F Ayden Yates The Honey Bees perform sideline dances as well as center-court dances during games. After losing three close relatives in the past couple of months, Dedicated Senior Medical Center supported her through a difficult time. Unlike many expansion franchises that invest in the future with a team composed entirely of young players, Charlotte stocked its inaugural roster with several veterans in hopes of putting a competitive lineup on the court right away. The move came mainly because attendance tailed off dramatically, reportedly due to Shinn's declining popularity in the city. The Bobcats used that pick to draft Bismack Biyombo and with their 9th pick drafted Connecticut's Kemba Walker, the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player. A change to a less vibrant orange and blue, while retaining the same look, was made in 2007. Senior Director of Arena Ticketing - Mike Tanda Inside Sales Consultant Nick Hodges [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. Coordinator of Corporate Social Responsibility - Brett Anthon [18] Similar designs by other teams followed, as they became a hit. [123] The Hornets also drafted Vernon Carey Jr. and Grant Riller in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft. Inside Sales Consultant Ricardo Duaney [105] A mostly difficult year led to a 3349 record overall and a 4th-place finish in the division. [110][111] Hibbert would be traded mid-season to the Milwaukee Bucks with Spencer Hawes for center Miles Plumlee. Meet Our Staff. The purple cells recalled the court design used at the Charlotte Coliseum, and the teal gradient contained pinstripes, reminiscent of the uniforms worn from 1988 to 1997. Franchises were also granted to Miami, MinneapolisSaint Paul, and Orlando. They won eight of their first fifteen games, including a 120105 victory over the Washington Bullets. 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]. Guest Services Representative Angie Vonwergers Senior Graphic Designer & Animator - Kathy Schmid One of the Charlotte Independence USL W League team's original captains is back. [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. In his season-ending media availability Monday, coach Steve Clifford admitted the obvious: a 27-55 record was below expectations for a team that won 43 games a year previous. Project Manager of Marketing - Ally Oelerich [137], The Bobcats unveiled new uniforms on June 19, 2012, their second and final change in five years. [42] Despite the success during the regular season, the Hornets went down rather meekly to the Knicks in three games. Allan Bristow resigned at the end of the season, and was replaced by Dave Cowens.[40]. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. [22] Four days later, the team notched its first-ever victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, 117105. The favorites and value picks for the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship, Senate bill being discussed Monday could change the way HS sports are governed in NC, 7 things you dont know about Carolina Panthers rookie QB and No. Inside Sales Consultant Kristen Venning Overall, they featured less emphasis on orange. The front of the uniform featured the "CHA" acronym in bold white letters with teal trim, while teal "stinger" stripes accentuate the sides. As a result, Time Warner customers without digital cable, as well as western North Carolina and most of South Carolina, were left to rely on radio coverage. [50] Several ownership groups, including one led by former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird, made bids for the franchise.
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