Last Updated on May 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Charlotte Hornets may not have a long history of deep playoff runs, but the franchise has still produced several outstanding postseason scorers across different eras.

From the inside dominance of Alonzo Mourning to the perimeter scoring brilliance of Kemba Walker and Glen Rice, Charlotte has featured multiple players capable of taking over playoff games.

This ranking looks at the best playoff scorers in Hornets history based on postseason totals, scoring averages, playoff performances, and overall offensive impact.

1. David Wesley

David Wesley is the franchise leader in total playoff points with 446 postseason points for Charlotte. (Land of Basketball)

Although Wesley was never considered a superstar, he became one of the most reliable playoff scorers in Hornets history thanks to his consistency, perimeter shooting, and ability to handle major offensive responsibilities during the early 2000s.

His best postseason scoring run came during the 2001 playoffs when he scored 170 total points in 10 games. (Land of Basketball)

Key Playoff Achievements

  • Franchise leader in playoff points
  • Strong perimeter shooter
  • Key offensive contributor during multiple playoff runs
  • One of Charlotte’s most durable postseason guards

2. Baron Davis

Baron Davis delivered some of the most explosive playoff scoring performances in franchise history.

He ranks second in Hornets playoff points with 404 and became the offensive engine behind Charlotte’s successful early-2000s teams. (Land of Basketball)

Davis scored 203 points during the 2002 playoffs, one of the best single-playoff scoring totals in franchise history. (Land of Basketball)

Key Playoff Achievements

  • Elite playoff shot creator
  • Dynamic transition scorer
  • One of the best scoring guards in Hornets history
  • Multiple strong postseason runs

His athleticism and aggressive offensive style made him one of the most exciting playoff players the franchise has ever had.

3. Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning helped establish the Hornets as a legitimate playoff team during the 1990s.

Mourning averaged more than 23 playoff points per game with Charlotte and remains one of the best postseason big men in franchise history. (Land of Basketball)

During the 1993 playoffs, Mourning scored 214 points in nine games while helping lead Charlotte to its first playoff series victory. (Land of Basketball)

Key Playoff Achievements

  • One of the highest playoff scoring averages in franchise history
  • Dominant interior scorer
  • Key figure in Charlotte’s first major playoff success
  • Elite two-way postseason center

His emotional intensity and paint scoring helped define the early Hornets era.

4. Glen Rice

Glen Rice was one of the purest shooters in Hornets history and one of the franchise’s most dangerous playoff scorers.

He owns the highest playoff scoring average in franchise history at 24 points per game and scored 39 points against the New York Knicks in 1997, still the highest-scoring playoff game in Hornets history. (Land of Basketball)

Rice’s perimeter shooting and smooth offensive game made him a nightmare matchup during the late 1990s.

Key Playoff Achievements

  • Franchise record for points in a playoff game
  • Highest playoff scoring average in team history
  • Elite postseason shooter
  • One of Charlotte’s best offensive wings ever

5. Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker carried the Hornets offensively during the modern era.

Despite limited playoff opportunities, Walker consistently delivered elite scoring performances. He averaged more than 21 playoff points per game with Charlotte and scored 159 points during the 2016 postseason. (Land of Basketball)

Walker also scored 37 points against the Miami Heat in the 2016 playoffs, one of the best postseason scoring games in franchise history. (NBA)

Key Playoff Achievements

  • Elite shot creator
  • One of the best modern Hornets scorers
  • Strong playoff scoring efficiency
  • Franchise icon during the 2010s

6. Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson was one of the first stars in Hornets history.

His powerful scoring ability and physical style helped Charlotte become a playoff-caliber team during the 1990s. Johnson scored 261 career playoff points for the franchise and delivered several strong postseason performances. (Land of Basketball)

Key Playoff Achievements

  • One of Charlotte’s first playoff stars
  • Strong interior scorer
  • Important part of the franchise’s early success
  • Multi-time All-Star

Johnson’s partnership with Alonzo Mourning became one of the most exciting young duos in the NBA.

7. Jamal Mashburn

Jamal Mashburn produced one of the greatest single playoff scoring runs in Hornets history.

During the 2001 playoffs, Mashburn scored a franchise-record 249 total points in a single postseason while averaging nearly 25 points per game. (Land of Basketball)

His smooth mid-range scoring and ability to create offense made him one of Charlotte’s most complete playoff scorers.

Key Playoff Achievements

  • Franchise record for most points in a single playoff run
  • Elite shot creator
  • One of the best scoring forwards in franchise history
  • Major offensive force during the early 2000s

Honorable Mentions

  • Dell Curry
  • Anthony Mason
  • Kendall Gill
  • Gerald Wallace
  • Stephen Jackson

Final Thoughts

The Charlotte Hornets have never been known as a dominant playoff franchise, but they have still featured several talented postseason scorers throughout their history.

Players like Alonzo Mourning, Glen Rice, Baron Davis, and Kemba Walker each delivered memorable playoff performances, while David Wesley quietly built the franchise’s all-time playoff scoring record through consistency and longevity.

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