The Charlotte Hornets were part of the wave of expansion teams at the end of the 1980's in the NBA. Simultaneously, franchises were awarded to Orlando, Miami and Minnesota.
The offense of the Hornets in those early years revolved around Kelly Tripucka and Rex Chapman. After Tripucka retired and Chapman moved on the offense became centered on Kendall Gill, Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.
The Hornets from the mid 1990's to the early 2000's; in the 12 years between 1993 and 2004 the Hornets made the playoffs 9 times. The teams from these years were successful with lineups including Eddie Jones, Glen Rice, Elden Campbell, Derrick Coleman, Jamal Mashburn and David Wesley.
Some of the notable Hornets' players have been:
Muggsy Bogues (1989-1997)
Elden Campbell (1999-2002)
Rex Chapman (1989-1991)
Dell Curry (1989-1998)
Baron Davis (2000-04)
Kendall Gill (1991-93, 95)
Larry "Grandmama" Johnson (1992-96)
Eddie Jones (1999-2000)
Jamal Mashburn (2001-2004)
Anthony Mason (1997-2000)
Alonzo Mourning (1993-95)
Robert Parish (1995-96) Hall of Famer
Chris Paul (2006-)
Glen Rice (1996-98)
Kelly Tripucka (1989-1991)
David Wesley (1998-2004)
David West (2004-)
The design of the New Orleans Hornets novelty fabric consists of turquoise and yellow squares. Within the squares are jerseys, basketballs and the Hornets' logo.
This New Orleans Hornets fabric is licensed by the NBA and is for individual consumption. Any other use of this NBA fabric is prohibited and illegal. The New Orleans Hornets cotton fabric is not suitable for children's sleepwear.