| Elden Campbell |
Interior Two-Way Anchor (1.05) |
35.4 |
High (1.2) |
15.3 |
9.4 |
1.9 |
3.0 |
74.59 |
Interior two-way anchor who became a major part of Charlotte’s late-season turnaround, Campbell combined post scoring with legitimate rim protection. He erupted for a season-high 32 points and 14 rebounds during the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak, then added five blocks in a crucial March win over Orlando. Washington Post: Campbell’s 32-point performance |
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| Eddie Jones |
Defensive Playmaking Wing (1.05) |
38.6 |
High (1.2) |
17.0 |
3.9 |
4.2 |
4.1 |
73.58 |
Defensive playmaking wing and featured perimeter scorer, Jones immediately became one of Charlotte’s most important two-way pieces after arriving from Los Angeles. His 3.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game with the Hornets were extraordinary for a guard, and his ability to create turnovers gave the team a genuine defensive weapon on the perimeter. Los Angeles Times: Jones’ 1998-99 Hornets season |
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1999); DPOY Voting: 7th (1999) |
| David Wesley |
Primary Table-Setter Guard (1.05) |
37.0 |
High (1.2) |
14.1 |
3.2 |
6.4 |
2.2 |
65.27 |
Primary table-setter and late-game organizer, Wesley was the Hornets’ most consistent half-court facilitator. His seven assists in a crucial April victory included several important late possessions, while his ability to handle the ball alongside Jones allowed Charlotte to maintain pressure even when its offense became stagnant. CBS News: Hornets’ late-season playoff push |
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| Derrick Coleman |
Featured Power Scoring Big (1.05) |
31.8 |
Medium (1.1) |
13.1 |
8.9 |
2.1 |
1.7 |
59.60 |
Featured power scoring big, Coleman was brought in as the centerpiece of Charlotte’s frontcourt after the team chose not to retain Vlade Divac. He could score from the post and stretch defenses enough to open space for the guards, although his offensive role was still evolving within a roster that also relied heavily on Rice and the veteran backcourt. CBS News: Hornets sign Coleman |
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| Bobby Phills |
Defensive Two-Way Guard (1.05) |
36.6 |
Medium (1.1) |
14.3 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
2.0 |
54.98 |
Defensive two-way guard who supplied physical perimeter play and timely scoring, Phills was particularly valuable when Charlotte needed a veteran to settle a game. He scored 23 points and hit the go-ahead baseline jumper in an April road win at Indiana, while his defensive work complemented Jones on the wing. Deseret News: Hornets beat Indiana |
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| Chucky Brown |
Physical Rotation Forward (1.05) |
24.8 |
Low (1.0) |
8.5 |
3.6 |
1.2 |
0.7 |
29.40 |
Physical rotation forward who gave Charlotte useful size and experience, Brown was particularly valuable during the roster upheaval that followed the Rice trade. He was among the reserve players forced into major minutes immediately after the deal and later became a dependable complementary scorer during the team’s late push. Los Angeles Times: Hornets after the Rice trade |
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| Chuck Person |
Veteran Floor-Spacing Forward (1.0) |
19.8 |
Low (1.0) |
6.1 |
2.6 |
1.2 |
0.6 |
21.00 |
Veteran floor-spacing forward, Person supplied Charlotte with one of its few established three-point specialists. His value was clearest when the offense needed a quick perimeter spark; he hit five threes while scoring a season-high 21 points in a March road win over New Jersey. Los Angeles Times: Person’s 21-point game |
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| Brad Miller |
Hustle Interior Reserve (1.0) |
12.3 |
Low (1.0) |
6.3 |
3.1 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
21.40 |
Hustle interior reserve, Miller gave Charlotte an unexpectedly useful rookie presence around the basket. His willingness to compete for second chances and provide energy was noticeable enough that opponents singled him out; Cleveland’s Danny Ferry specifically praised his work rate after Miller helped spark a major second-half comeback. CBS News: Hornets-Cavaliers comeback |
None |
| B.J. Armstrong |
Veteran Ball-Security Guard (1.0) |
17.8 |
Low (1.0) |
5.7 |
1.6 |
2.7 |
0.3 |
20.60 |
Veteran ball-security guard, Armstrong was initially part of Charlotte’s experienced backcourt but never established the same central role he had held earlier in his career. His season ended with the March trade to the Lakers, leaving the Hornets to reorganize their perimeter rotation around Wesley, Phills and the newly acquired Jones. RealGM: 1998-99 Charlotte transactions |
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| Eldridge Recasner |
Reserve Floor General (1.0) |
16.1 |
Low (1.0) |
5.0 |
1.8 |
2.1 |
0.4 |
18.60 |
Reserve floor general, Recasner gave Charlotte another experienced ball-handler behind Wesley and was particularly useful as a low-usage organizer. His background as a former CBA MVP and NBA rotation guard made him a natural stabilizer for a roster that underwent considerable turnover during the lockout-shortened season. |
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| Ricky Davis |
Explosive Young Wing (1.0) |
12.1 |
Low (1.0) |
4.5 |
1.8 |
1.3 |
0.9 |
17.00 |
Explosive young wing whose athleticism was more advanced than his offensive polish, Davis provided flashes that hinted at a larger future role. One late-season game produced a spectacular putback dunk that left the Charlotte crowd on its feet, a reminder of the vertical ability he brought to an otherwise veteran-heavy rotation. CBS News: Davis’ spectacular rookie dunk |
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| Charles Shackleford |
Interior Depth Big (1.0) |
11.5 |
Low (1.0) |
3.3 |
4.0 |
0.4 |
0.6 |
16.60 |
Interior depth big, Shackleford was mainly used to absorb frontcourt minutes during a chaotic season in which Charlotte repeatedly adjusted its roster. His professional career ended with the Hornets that year, closing a long journey that had taken him from N.C. State and European basketball back to the NBA. News & Observer: Shackleford’s career retrospective |
None |
| Corey Beck |
Third-Unit Ball Handler (1.0) |
9.4 |
Low (1.0) |
2.2 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
0.5 |
10.80 |
Third-unit ball handler, Beck was primarily an emergency option in Charlotte’s crowded guard rotation. His opportunities expanded briefly as the roster changed following the Rice trade, but Wesley, Phills, Jones and Recasner left little room for a sustained offensive assignment. |
None |
| Travis Williams |
Emergency Wing Reserve (1.0) |
7.8 |
Low (1.0) |
1.9 |
2.4 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
10.00 |
Emergency wing reserve used almost entirely for roster depth, Williams had little opportunity to establish a defined role during the shortened season. Charlotte moved him in and out of the roster as the club dealt with injuries, transactions and the unusual compressed schedule created by the lockout. RealGM: Charlotte transaction history |
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| Willie Burton |
Veteran Scoring Depth (1.0) |
6.0 |
Low (1.0) |
1.3 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
6.60 |
Veteran scoring depth, Burton’s Charlotte stint was extremely brief after years of more substantial offensive responsibility elsewhere. His NBA career was already winding down, and his three appearances for the Hornets represented the final NBA action of a career that had begun with him as a Minnesota star and lottery pick. Star Tribune: Burton’s NBA career retrospective |
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| Joe Wolf |
Emergency Frontcourt Veteran (1.0) |
4.0 |
Low (1.0) |
0.0 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.60 |
Emergency frontcourt veteran, Wolf was essentially roster insurance rather than a regular rotation piece. Charlotte waived him shortly after acquiring Jones and Campbell, illustrating how quickly the team’s frontcourt and roster structure changed during the final weeks of the lockout-shortened season. RealGM: Charlotte transaction history |
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| Team Totals |
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243.0 |
— |
92.9 |
39.5 |
22.2 |
13.8 |
500.62 |
Charlotte’s 1998-99 regular season changed dramatically after Paul Silas replaced Dave Cowens and the club acquired Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell. The Hornets went from a struggling 4-11 start to a 22-13 finish under Silas, with Jones providing elite perimeter defense, Campbell strengthening the interior and Wesley continuing to run the offense. CBS News: Charlotte’s turnaround under Silas |
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