Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a list of Charlotte Hornets Legends, highlighting players who have made a significant impact on the franchise throughout its history:
Kemba Walker
- Position: Point Guard
- Years Played: 2011–2019
- Achievements:
- 3× NBA All-Star (2017–2019)
- Hornets’ all-time leading scorer
- 2011 NCAA Champion (at UConn)
- Known for his scoring, clutch performances, and loyalty, Kemba was the face of the franchise during the 2010s.
Larry Johnson (“Grandmama”)
- Position: Power Forward
- Years Played: 1991–1996
- Achievements:
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1992)
- 2× NBA All-Star
- Key member of the Hornets’ first playoff teams
- Johnson was an electrifying player who helped put the Hornets on the map with his powerful play and charisma.
Alonzo Mourning (“Zo”)
- Position: Center
- Years Played: 1992–1995
- Achievements:
- NBA All-Star (1994, 1995)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993)
- Hit the game-winning shot in the Hornets’ first-ever playoff series win in 1993.
- Mourning was a dominant defensive and offensive force in his time with the Hornets.
Glen Rice
- Position: Small Forward
- Years Played: 1995–1998
- Achievements:
- 3× NBA All-Star (1996–1998)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1997)
- NBA All-NBA Second Team (1997)
- One of the best shooters in franchise history, Rice was an elite scorer and key contributor in the late 1990s.
Muggsy Bogues
- Position: Point Guard
- Years Played: 1988–1997
- Achievements:
- Hornets’ all-time leader in assists and steals
- At 5’3″, the shortest player in NBA history, but one of the most impactful.
- A fan favorite, Bogues was a skilled playmaker and a tenacious defender.
Dell Curry
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Years Played: 1988–1998
- Achievements:
- NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1994)
- Hornets’ all-time leader in three-point field goals until surpassed by Kemba Walker.
- Curry was a sharpshooter and a consistent scoring option off the bench.
Baron Davis
- Position: Point Guard
- Years Played: 1999–2005 (including the New Orleans Hornets years)
- Achievements:
- 2× NBA All-Star (1× with Hornets in 2002)
- NBA steals leader (2002)
- Davis was a dynamic guard known for his athleticism, playmaking, and ability to take over games.
Anthony Mason
- Position: Forward
- Years Played: 1996–2000
- Achievements:
- NBA All-Star (2001)
- All-NBA Third Team (1997)
- Mason was a versatile forward who could score, rebound, and facilitate.
Gerald Wallace
- Position: Small Forward
- Years Played: 2004–2011
- Achievements:
- NBA All-Star (2010)
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010)
- First All-Star in Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) history.
- Known as “Crash” for his relentless play, Wallace was the heart of the team in the mid-2000s.
Emeka Okafor
- Position: Center
- Years Played: 2004–2009
- Achievements:
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2005)
- Consistent double-double performer
- Okafor was one of the few bright spots for the team during the early Charlotte Bobcats years.
Kendall Gill
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Years Played: 1990–1993, 1995–1996
- Achievements:
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1991)
- Key contributor during the Hornets’ early years.
- Gill was a scoring and defensive standout during his time in Charlotte.
Eddie Jones
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Years Played: 1999–2000
- Achievements:
- NBA All-Star (2000)
- NBA Steals Leader (2000)
- All-NBA Third Team (2000)
- Though his stint was brief, Jones made a huge impact with his two-way play.
Other Notable Hornets Legends:
- Rex Chapman: The first draft pick in franchise history and an early fan favorite.
- David Wesley: A consistent scorer and leader during his time with the team.
- PJ Brown: A reliable big man and defensive presence in the late 1990s.
- Kenny Gattison: One of the original Hornets, known for his toughness and rebounding.
- Marvin Williams: A key veteran leader during the Hornets’ recent playoff runs.
These legends have shaped the history of the Charlotte Hornets and helped build the franchise’s identity over the years.