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Stephen Curry, whose father was a great player at Virginia Tech and then with the Charlotte Hornets, got one decent offer from Davidson. His father is one of the best players in Hokie history and couldn't talk his alma mater into giving his son a scholarship. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Lakers' Fisher has partial tendon tear in right foot Mar 29, 2008
He was hurt changing direction in Wednesday's 108-95 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but was listed as a starter Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. "I feel pretty good, definitely good enough to see if I can help the team,'' he said before the game.advertisement"That's basically what the decision is going to be based on, how I feel out there and whether I can really be effective enough to be a positive influence on helping us win games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Washington State Cougars up against top dogs Mar 27, 2008
Tony Bennett, who had a solid playing career at Wisconsin-Green Bay, parlayed it into a three-run stint with the Charlotte Hornets that was cut short by a foot injury. He worked his way up the food chain as a college coach, and guided the Cougars to wins in their first seven games a season ago. (Boston Globe)
Bobcats stun Lakers 108-95 Mar 27, 2008
Jason Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday night in a game where Kobe Bryant drew two technical fouls in a span of 29 seconds late in the fourth quarter and was ejected. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lucas: Cougars To Test Tar Heel Tempo Mar 27, 2008
Tony, a former member of the Charlotte Hornets who met his wife during his stint in Charlotte, has applied the same tested principles to this year's Cougars. Ken Pomeroy's tempo stats place WSU 335th out of 341 Division I teams in adjusted tempo. (Tarheelblue.com)
Wash St. Wednesday PC Quotes Mar 27, 2008
On his memories playing for the Charlotte Hornets: "Obviously the shot that Alonzo hit, and we jumped on him and all rolled around on the court. Coming from Green Bay, my dream was to be part of the NBA and at that time I can remember the crowds in Charlotte and I thought when the brackets came out we were going to play in The Hive, the Coliseum, and they said that's wasn't there, that was taken care of a year ago. "But the memories night in night out, playing in that crowd, getting to know... (InsideCarolina.com)
Small player does big things: Davidson's Curry learned from best Mar 26, 2008
He was a skinny kid, not yet in his teens, and watching his father work at practice for the Charlotte Hornets. . (Herald Sun)
Open Court: Fathers and sons (27) Mar 23, 2008
Del Curry was a 15-year NBA veteran who did most of his damage from beyond the 3-point line for some successful Charlotte Hornets teams in the early 1990s. His son, Stephen, emerged from under his shadow to land a scholarship at a fledgling Southern Conference school. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The best Hornets of all time Mar 20, 2008
Former Charlotte Hornets center Alonzo Mourning contests a shot by former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan in Chicago in May 1995. In three seasons with the Hornets, Mourning recorded 684 blocked shots, averaging 3. (USA Today -- Sports)
Team in the mirror Mar 20, 2008
"If Winthrop has a dramatic edge, it could be off the bench. They can go 10 deep, while the Cougars have only seven players playing at least 11 minutes per game. If there is anything to playing in the mile high altitude, Winthrop's bench could be a factor.Bennett, who played briefly for the Charlotte Hornets, also knows what the Eagles did last March, and knows he's still trying to build a program similar in success to Winthrop. While the Eagles may have snuck up on Notre Dame last year, the... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NCAA Tournament not as exciting as past Mar 19, 2008
Bryant was drafted by the then Charlotte Hornets and wound up playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he still is, after being traded for center Vladi Divac. Garnett and Bryant have gone on to have stellar careers so many people followed the path they took. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Davis rolls to finish line / Tonight is 66th straight game Mar 19, 2008
" Davis' unusual durability is perhaps the biggest reason the Warriors remain on a 50-win pace. The point guard hasn't played an 82-game season since 2001-02, when he made his first All-Star appearance for the Charlotte Hornets. Davis is set to match his highest total (67) in the last five years in Wednesday's game against the Clippers in Los Angeles. And he'll do so while averaging nearly 40 minutes a night. "I've thought on maybe three for four occasions this year that he'd take a game off,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jamison Scores 28 As Wizards Sweep Hornets, 101-84 Mar 3, 2008
The Wizards swept the season series against the Hornets for the first time since the Washington Bullets won both meetings with the Charlotte Hornets in 1989-90. Wizards coach Eddie Jordan, speaking pregame about his TV preferences: "I either watch basketball or the news - or Hannah Montana with my daughter." You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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" Notes:@ New Orleans' Bonzi Wells returned after missing two games with a bruised Achilles' tendon. ... Wizards rookie Nick Young had a career-high six rebounds. ... The Wizards swept the season series for the first time since the Washington Bullets won both meetings with the Charlotte Hornets in 1989-90. ... Wizards coach Jordan, speaking pregame about his TV preferences: "I either watch basketball or the news -- or Hannah Montana with my daughter. " ... More comedy from Jordan postgame:... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Bobcats sign Boykins for rest of season Feb 1, 2008
Muggsy Bogues, at 5-3, was a fan favorite in 00000B03 nine seasons running the point for the Charlotte Hornets. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
ADVANTAGE POINTS Jan 30, 2008
That season, the Charlotte Hornets won 51 games before losing to Chicago Bulls in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. "We are not only winning right now, we're winning handily and everyone is getting an opportunity to play," Paul said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Parish eager to join NBA coaching ranks Jan 20, 2008
He began his career with the Golden State Warriors for four seasons and had a two-year stint with the Charlotte Hornets between playing with the Celtics and finishing his career with the Bulls. "Every team I've been on has had serious talent," Parish said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
SLANTS: Dunk of the year, great Gus Jan 17, 2008
(And for the record, there was no better tandem in the NBA Jam series than the Charlotte Hornets' Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning. It's not even close. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Superstar LeBron James downplays speeding violation Jan 16, 2008
DANGER: Ex-Cleveland player Bobby Phills died in 2000 when he crashed his Porsche at 160kph while he was a member of the Charlotte Hornets AFP, CLEVELAND, OHIO Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, Page 19 ... Phills was a member of the Charlotte Hornets at the time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NBA star James unrepentant after being nabbed for excessive speed Jan 15, 2008
Phills was a member of the Charlotte Hornets at the time. Ottawa Senators hockey star Dany Heatley was involved in a 2003 high-speed crash that killed his then-Atlanta Thrasher teammate Dan Snyder. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bennett going out of his way, to Washington State's benefit Jan 10, 2008
" Drawing high-level players to this isolated town on the state's eastern edge has not been easy. The University of Washington, 41/2 hours west in Seattle, and Gonzaga, about 75 miles north in Spokane, have a better chance of landing the state's best players given their locations and recent records of success. The younger Bennett, who played and coached overseas after a three-year NBA stint with the Charlotte Hornets, has needed to draw on his global ties to recruit. "The further away we went,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Runnin' Rebel Legend Walks Dec 22, 2007
Drafted with the first overall selection in the 1991 NBA Draft, Johnson went on to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year award as a member of the Charlotte Hornets. He also played with the New York Knicks and was a two-time NBA All-Star. (Unlvrebels.com)
SCSU to host Allen Dec 20, 2007
"Newcomer Phillip Adams is also expected to see more playing time in his fourth outing since joining the team off the football squad.Tonight marks a "Homecoming" for Allen head coach Tim Gates and assistant coach Travis Williams. A boys' basketball coach at C.A. Johnson High School for 19 seasons, where he won a state title, Gates spent eight years as a volunteer and later a top assistant at SCSU. Williams was a former All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference forward who helped the Bulldogs reach... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The book on Baron Davis: Versatile, quick, explosive Dec 11, 2007
Road to the Warriors: Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in first round of 1999 NBA Draft (No. 3 overall) after his sophomore season at UCLA. Acquired by Golden State on Feb. 24, 2005, in exchange for and. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dwight Howard is a strong early-season MVP candidate, averaging 23.2 points and 15.1 rebounds in the Magic's 16-4 start. Dec 7, 2007
The 1992-93 Charlotte Hornets. Won 44 games after finishing 31-51 in previous season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Looking Back... Virginia Tech's Dell Curry Dec 6, 2007
" The Utah Jazz made Curry the 15th pick in the 1986 NBA draft. He is the only former Virginia Tech player ever picked in the first round. He spent one season there and one season in Cleveland before the Charlotte Hornets made him their first pick in the 1988 expansion draft. Curry spent 10 seasons in Charlotte, enhancing his reputation as one of basketball's best pure shooters. He was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1994, when he averaged a career-high 16.3 points per game. Following one... (Theacc.com)
Scorer's table: Wizards' Butler working magic with Arenas out Dec 4, 2007
0%) while playing for the Charlotte Hornets during the 1996-97 season. With Arenas out, Butler, who was an All-Star last season, has really stepped up his game as he has adjusted to being the No. 1 option. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME NOTES: Charlotte vs. Wake Forest Nov 29, 2007
For five years from the 1988-89 season to the 1992-93 season, the 49ers played home games at the new Charlotte Colisem, home of the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte had an overall record of 39-21 at the Coliseum, all under head coach Jeff Mullins. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Magloire showed he belonged in game Nov 18, 2007
In 1995, Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson were All-Star selections for the Charlotte Hornets. Although Magloire vowed it wouldn't be his last All-Star Game, he has not returned since 2004. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jazz top Raptors in defensive battle Nov 15, 2007
The Atlanta Hawks got a season-high 34 points from Joe Johnson to improve to 4-4 with a 117-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets. (Editing by Peter Rutherford). (Guardian Unlimited)
UNC Vs. Davidson Nov 14, 2007
2006-07 STATISTICS* Davidson shooting guard Stephen Curry, who joined UNC's Deon Thompson on Team USA for the Under 19 World Championships in Serbia over the summer, is the son of former Charlotte Hornets star Dell Curry. He is one of five returning starters. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Previewing Davidson Nov 14, 2007
Curry Draining Threes Like His Father: Dell Curry was known during his days with the Charlotte Hornets for his marksman-like shooting ability from behind the three-point line, and his son followed suit during his first collegiate season, connecting on 40. 8 percent of his shots behind the arc en route to a 21. (InsideCarolina.com)
As the Kobe saga drags on, owner Jerry Buss needs to restore order to the Lakers. Nov 7, 2007
It took an extraordinary summer by Jerry West to reverse the drought: He recruited Shaquille O'Neal, who remains the only free agent to ever lead his new team to a championship, and he stole Bryant with the No. 13 pick in the draft in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. I'm sure owner Jerry Buss remembers very well the quiet of the Forum after Magic Johnson's shocking retirement in 1991, when for five draining years the Lakers were irrelevant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Torre to be featured on FSN West Nov 7, 2007
"In My Own Words: Joe Torre" will be aired at 10:30 p.m., following the "Lakers Live" postgame coverage of the Charlotte Hornets at the Lakers. The show will feature an interview Charley Steiner did with Torre at Dodger Stadium on Monday. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Washington State hoping for another miracle Nov 1, 2007
His wife, Laurel, met Tony at church in Charlotte, N.C., where she was preparing for graduate school and he was playing for the Charlotte Hornets. They didn t start dating for 18 months. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Lowe's Journey Oct 19, 2007
Just as Lowe prepared for another trip to the CBA playoffs, he received a call from the Charlotte Hornets. The second-year NBA franchise signed him to a 10-day contract, offering him a chance to return to the highest level of professional basketball and to his family in North Carolina. (StateFans.com)
Curry abruptly resigns as Bobcats assistant Sep 26, 2007
Curry, who spent 10 of his 16 seasons in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets, had served as the Bobcats' director of player development. In June, new coach Sam Vincent hired Curry as one of his assistants. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats hire Sanders as aide Sep 26, 2007
"However, I am pleased that I can still contribute to the organization and the players."Curry, who spent 10 of his 16 seasons in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets, had served as the Bobcats' director of player development. In June, new coach Sam Vincent hired Curry as one of his assistants. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Master P visits N.C. middle school Sep 14, 2007
Miller grew up in public housing in New Orleans, but grew into a performer who sold millions of albums, started a record label and even played professional basketball, including two exhibition games for the now-departed Charlotte Hornets. Mwanda hoped his success might be an inspiration for her students, many of whom come from similar backgrounds. (Yahoo News)
Curtain coming down on summer vacation Aug 31, 2007
The students will report to the auditorium at 8:40 a.m. for a presentation by Kevin Lynch, former basketball player for the University of Minnesota and the National Basketball Associations Charlotte Hornets. Lynch is currently a broadcaster for Minnesota High School and college basketball. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
A Different World: Part Three Aug 31, 2007
"In fact, I think I was the only member of the Wheels to be drafted by another team. I got a call from Tom Beer, director of player personnel, (for the) Charlotte Hornets. He said they had drafted me and would have a plane ticket for me if I could be there the next day, and I said, 'Sure.' The Wheels were done, and so I spent the rest of the season out there. We lived in a Holiday Inn with the rest of the team for the rest of 1974.". The Hornets were quite a change on the field from the Wheels,... (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Luis Scola leads Argentina to 90-69 victory over Uruguay in its Americas opener Aug 24, 2007
Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto, starters for the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs, plus the Chicago Bulls' Andres Nocioni and Charlotte Hornets' Walter Herrmann all decided to take the summer off. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Former UConn star joins Quinnipiac staff Aug 21, 2007
A two-sport athlete in college, Burrell was a first-round pick of both the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and the Seattle Mariners. Burrell's eight seasons in the NBA included a championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1998. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
sign up Aug 18, 2007
joins the Bobcats after a successful professional career in which he played for the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and New Jersey Nets from 1993 until 2001 ... Burrell, the only athlete ever to be a first-round draft pick in two sports, was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 20th pick overall in the first round of the 1993 NBA Draft. (Quinnipiacbobcats.com)
Pitino's 'Untouchables' have few peers Aug 6, 2007
"When I say that, people look at me as if I'm crazy because they think with nine NBA guys you should just roll the ball out there. But you're dealing with egos. You're dealing with guys who know they have a chance to play in the NBA. It takes a superb coaching job to keep those guys playing together and to get them to go through the season with only two losses.'' By keeping the team together, Pitino could best utilize Kentucky's extraordinary depth. Kentucky substituted so freely that it could... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: Fisher returning to Lakers, agrees to deal Jul 13, 2007
"Fisher was drafted by the Lakers with the 24th pick in 1996, the same draft in which the team acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a draft-day trade. He played the first eight seasons of his career in Los Angeles before signing a six-year, $37-million free-agent contract with Golden State. After two seasons with the Warriors, Fisher was traded to the , where he played last season. He played a key role in the Jazz's run to the Western Conference finals last season, but he asked out of his... (ESPN -- Golf News)
The Pearl Paradox Jul 3, 2007
Interestingly, but not surprisingly, no former Tennessee head basketball coach is currently a head coach at any level, since Peterson bailed on the Coastal Carolina gig for a middle management job with the Charlotte Hornets, where hell be reunited with former teammate and longtime friend. Given M.J.s dubious track record as GM and Petersons performance at UT the ingredients for disaster are in place. (InsideTennessee.com)
Florida: 'Perfect Party House' for $20 Million Jun 29, 2007
Geiger has played basketball for the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Source: St. Petersburg Times, Elena Lesley (06/27/2007). (Realtor Magazine Online)
Destination Portland: A Big Man, a Small Place Jun 29, 2007
Greg Oden seemed happy to be headed to Portland, a telling contrast to Kobe Bryant s reaction to being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996. To continue reading this article, you must be a subscriber to TimesSelect. (New York Times)
Golf: Former Wranglers return to dish out assists for program Jun 27, 2007
Former Odessa College and Charlotte Hornets player Larry Johnson, left, autographs the Charlotte Bobcats jersey of Patrick Copeland during the Larry Johnson Golf Tournament at Odessa Country Club on Monday. (Kevin Buehler / Odessa American) Their professional careers included appearances in NBA All-Star Games and playoffs, the Olympics, and in leagues overseas. (Odessa American, TX)
Meet the real-life Crash Davis Jun 20, 2007
According to her resume, Nichols was a dancer for the Charlotte Hornets, has done extensive modeling and was a featured comedian. on VH1's The Laugh Factory. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Clemson's Harbin signs with D'Backs Jun 19, 2007
Curry, who played 16 years in the NBA, including a 10-year stint with the Charlotte Hornets, had served as the Bobcats' director of player development. He'll join first-year coach Sam Vincent's staff, which includes Phil Ford, Lee Rose, Jeff Capel and Paul Mokeski. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Wright too good to pass up? Jun 10, 2007
J.R. REID 1989, No. 5 overall pick, Charlotte Hornets. JERRY STACKHOUSE 1995, No. 3 overall pick, Philadelphia 76ers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Burrell to join Quinnipiac staff Jun 8, 2007
by the Charlotte Hornets in 1993. and Major League Baseball. (New Haven Register, CT)
Bobcats add ex-UNC star Ford as assistant coach Jun 8, 2007
He then served as an NBA assistant with four teams, including a five-year stint with the former Charlotte Hornets. Vincent had said he was looking for a veteran assistant like Rose to help guide him in his first year as an NBA head coach. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Ford added to Bobcats' coaching staff Jun 8, 2007
He served a similar role under Dave Cowens with the Charlotte Hornets. Rose, who coached the 49ers to the Final Four in 1977, already lives in Charlotte. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Phil Ford to Charlotte Jun 8, 2007
He enjoyed a 15-year run in the NBA as a coach and front office executive with Milwaukee, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs and the Charlotte Hornets. Related Stories. (InsideCarolina.com)
Bryant wants West back with Lakers May 28, 2007
After presiding over "Showtime" championship teams in 1985, 1987 and 1988, West helped the franchise retool in 1996 by plucking a fresh-faced Bryant from the Charlotte Hornets a week before signing Shaquille O'Neal as a free agent from the Orlando Magic. Bryant has maintained a relationship with West since his NBA career began and made no secret of his desire for the Lakers to bring him on board, which could be awkward for General Manager Mitch Kupchak, who was West's protege. (Los Angeles Times)
NBA great coaches local kids May 24, 2007
From 1991 to 1996, Bristow coached the Charlotte Hornets, an expansion team that reached the playoffs in 1993 and 1995. Moving to management, he became general manager of the Denver Nuggets, finishing his career in 2004-2005 as general manager of the New Orleans Hornets. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Big band comeback May 22, 2007
" Some teams, though, have used them as a sign of unity. The Charlotte Hornets entire team wore headbands for their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat in 2001. The Sixers did that as a show of solidarity during a prolonged slump in 2001. The Suns all wore them to commemorate the retirement of Dan Majerle in 2002. "I think what's interesting is why they wear them today, not do they wear them. " Walton said. "Too many times, it's just self-promotion. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Steelers fan buys dream for $21,000 May 9, 2007
In 1988, Mr. Muhleman headed a project implementing what he called "the first of these types of situations" when he worked with Charlotte Hornets executives and founded the NBA team's Charter Seat License program, a predecessor of the modern PSL.. Mr. Muhleman worked in the same capacity when, in 1995, Charlotte was awarded an NFL franchise, the Carolina Panthers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Theus talks to Bobcats, sees NBA return in future May 5, 2007
Former Charlotte Hornets. Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- Basketball)
New cafe serves up Caribbean delights May 4, 2007
His blue Charlotte Hornets jersey, with the is framed and hangs over the door that leads into the kitchen. "We all cook and we've wanted to do this for years, so it's very rewarding for us and a wonderful feeling to have our own business," Jason Miskiri said. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Stan Van Gundy added to candidates for Cats' job May 3, 2007
" Former Hornets and Cavaliers coach Paul Silas and former NBA player and assistant coach Mario Elie also interviewed this week to replace Bickerstaff, who served as the team's coach and GM in its first three years and is staying with the team in a front-office role. The Bobcats, who are expected to interview at least a half-dozen candidates, have been tightlipped about the coaching search. Jordan, playing golf Wednesday with Tiger Woods in a pro-am event, declined to answer questions after his... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Report: Elie interviews for Bobcats' coaching job May 2, 2007
The Bobcats interviewed former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas over the weekend. Toronto Raptors coach , who is in the final year of his contract, also has been mentioned as a possible candidate. (USA Today -- Sports)
