Sawyer was also a game day assistant athletic trainer with the Tar Heel varsity mens basketball team, where he was a part of the 2005 NCAA National Championship run. Basketball Operations Assistant - Matt McKay Manager of Arena Ticketing Freddie Nunez Jr. [81] The Bobcats sent Wallace to the Portland Trail Blazers and received two first-round draft picks, Joel Przybilla, Sean Marks, and Dante Cunningham, also acquiring D. J. Overall, the team's record was 759. 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Coordinator of Special Appearances - Aiden Charlery Inside Sales Consultant - Kaitlyn Roletter WAXN-TV became the flagship for the 199899 season, and remained as such until the original team departed in 2002. I want to be here: Bouknight is headed for a big offseason. [citation needed] Racing Day blue alternates (with an arched 'Charlotte', checkered flag side stripes, and centered numbers) were used to honor Charlotte's NASCAR fanbase. It aired 60 Bobcats games that also aired on Comporium Cable in the South Carolina portion of the Charlotte market. [24] The Hornets finished their inaugural season with a record of 2062. From 1995 to 1998, some games aired on WJZY's sister station, WFVT-TV (now WMYT-TV). [199][200] He first appeared on November 1, 2003, according to his official bio on the Bobcats' website. Guest Services Representative Angie Vonwergers [57] The Charlotte Regional Sports Commission aided the naming process with a "Help Name The Team" effort that drew over 1,250 suggestions, with 'Flight' being the winner. In exchange for the naming rights, Time Warner agreed to tear up the cable television deal that had limited the Bobcats' exposure over the team's first four years (see below). Charlotte, NC 28202 [145] The 201819 version was slightly tweaked to feature teal lettering and a new logo reminiscent of the original Air Jordan "Wings" logo. However, Charlotte was bounced from the playoffs in the first round, falling to the Chicago Bulls in four games. One of the Charlotte Independence USL W League team's original captains is back. Manager of Arena Events and Operations - Daniel Zeregaber [85] St. John's assistant Mike Dunlap was named as his successor.[86]. [98] [23] On December 23, 1988, the Hornets' beat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls 103101 in Jordan's first return to North Carolina as a professional. 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[98], From 2004 to 2014, Rufus D. Lynx was the mascot of the Bobcats. Sports Legends of the Carolinas, with Scott Fowler, Exclusive: George Shinn on Charlotte, creating the Hornets and what went wrong, Hornets mailbag: Answering questions about Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and James Bouknight, Ex-Hornets star Miles Bridges gets 30-game suspension after domestic violence charges, Hornets podcast: Recapping a difficult 2022-23 campaign and looking ahead, GM Mitch Kupchak put a bow on the Hornets season. 704-688-8901. Senior Graphic Designer & Animator - Kathy Schmid Account Executive, Group Sales - Brian Imhoff Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. Senior Graphic Designer - Steve Hardican [120] During the 201819 season, Charlotte finished the season with a 3943 record finishing 2nd in the division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. As part in the multi-year convention, Queen City Q will operate ampere pair of branded concession stands at Date Warner Cable Ring, one on the lower level and one upon the upper layer, allowing . Argentina. Account Executive, Membership Sales - David Mason Inside Sales Consultant Molly Kirkpatrick [31], The Hornets were in the lottery again in 1992 and won the second overall pick in the draft, using it to select Georgetown center Alonzo Mourning. Pinstripes are in gold. 1 pick Bryce Young. Not only because of their overlapping histories, but because of their shared approaches. The 'H' portion of the logo remained on the warm-ups and waistband of the jerseys until the 199192 season. Staff Attorney: 2020-2021: 3-United States: Destinie Tucker: Direct Marketing Strategist: 2020-2021: 3-United States: Taylor Landry: Business Intelligence Associate: 2018-2019: 5-United States . Coordinator of Operations/Scheduler - Elizabeth Harrigan [58] It has also been speculated that Johnson chose the name "Bobcats" in reference to his own name.[59][60]. It also refused to allow DirecTV or Dish Network to pick up C-SET on their local feeds. The trade turned out to be successful as the team came close to reaching the franchise's first playoff berth, but finished four games out of eighth place with a record of 3547. 13 jersey raised again in Charlotte", "Charlotte Hornets re-hang Bobby Phills' jersey Saturday night", "Bill Russell's No. When the team returned as the Bobcats in 2004, Johnson partnered with Time Warner to create Carolinas Sports Entertainment Television (C-SET), a regional sports network. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. Project Manager of Marketing - Ally Oelerich Account Executive, Premium Sales - Nick Pretty PJ Washington joins Hornets injury list. This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 02:54. [75], During the off-season, the team picked Gerald Henderson from Duke 12th overall in the 2009 NBA draft. Executive Entrance Security Officer Casher Holt Jr. Hornets Ambassador and Special Projects Advisor Muggsy Bogues, Hornets Ambassador and Special Projects Advisor Dell Curry, Special Advisor for Community Tickets Sporty Jeralds, Manager of Player Development & Basketball Operations Cole Teal, Video Coordinator & Player Development Coach Roy Casanova, Assistant Athletic Trainer Abigail Abiva, Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Hoffman, Basketball Operations Assistant Justin Batiste, Basketball Operations Assistant Jake Cohen, Basketball Operations Assistant Andre Seady, Manager of Business Operations Grey Cook, Manager of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility Kaila Lewis, Manager of Partnership Development Alexis Stuckey, Manager of Ticket Sales & Services Trey Johnsen, Coordinator of Corporate Partnerships Jack Mehrtens, Account Executive, Group Sales DeAsia Payton, Account Executive, Membership Sales Muhammed Abdul-Qahar, Account Executive, Membership Sales Jason Dodds, Account Manager, Membership Services Rodrayius McClure. The 199798 season was also successful. Manager of Organizational Group Sales - Seth Roberts [74] In the 2008 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected D. J. Augustin from Texas ninth overall. Inside Sales Consultant Ricardo Duaney Coordinator of Charlotte Hornets Foundation - Alexandria Howard, Corporate Partnerships WJZY became the Hornets' over-the-air flagship in 1992, and remained as such until 1998. [26], The Hornets' second season was a struggle from start to finish. This logo would become prominent in the team's marketing and be featured at center court from 200708 until 201314. The Bobcats won their first game against the Pacers, snapping their 23-game losing streak. The team wore the uniform for as many as six games during the 201516 NBA season. Senior Director of Community Investment - Bernie Washington WCCB's longtime owner, Cy Bahakel, was a minority partner in the Hornets' original ownership group. Account Executive, Premium Sales - Kevin York RALEIGH In massive victories for Republicans, the North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday threw out a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps and upheld a photo voter identification law that colleagues had struck down as racially biased. After the season, the Bobcats announced that NBA legend and North Carolina native Michael Jordan had bought a minority stake in the team. The following year, the team improved to 4834 overall, following the acquisition of players such as Nicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb, and Jeremy Lin. A change to a less vibrant orange and blue, while retaining the same look, was made in 2007. Gray fully outlines the logo. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. The team showed improvement during the following season. Manager of Arena and Event Services - Andrew Chisholm The purple cells recalled the court design used at the Charlotte Coliseum, and the teal gradient contained pinstripes, reminiscent of the uniforms worn from 1988 to 1997. [62] Two days later, they won their first game in franchise history over the Orlando Magic, 111100. Muggsy Bogues was traded two games into the season, and the team picked up point guard David Wesley and shooting guard Bobby Phills. Following a dismal 919 start, Jordan announced that Larry Brown had stepped down as head coach. In August 2016, the arena was renamed the Spectrum Center after Time Warner's merger with Charter Communications and its Spectrum consumer/business branding.[160]. The Bobcats' inaugural game, and the first of their 200405 season took place on November 4 at the Charlotte Coliseum, and was a 10396 loss to the Washington Wizards. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Inside Sales Consultant Nick Hodges [34] However, the Hornets lacked the experience and depth to defeat the New York Knicks, falling in five games in the second round. Senior Financial Analyst - Graham Pitt, Arena Operations White and Morris Peterson in a trade with the Thunder. [42] Despite the success during the regular season, the Hornets went down rather meekly to the Knicks in three games. The primary away jersey was orange reading "Charlotte" in white with blue and black trimming. [58] Given Charlotte was already home to a cat-named team, the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, designer Chris Weiller made sure to create a logo that would not be similar to the Panthers logo. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. Charlotte Hornets Employee Directory. Head Coach - Steve Clifford The name originates from British General Cornwallis, who allegedly described the city as "a hornet's nest of rebellion" following the Battle of Charlotte in 1780, though it was first attested in 1819. Assistant Coach/Shooting - Bruce Kreutzer The Bobcats used that pick to draft Bismack Biyombo and with their 9th pick drafted Connecticut's Kemba Walker, the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player. [20] In 1988, the Hornets and the Miami Heat were part of the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft. Dr. Kayla McKenzie joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2022 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Massage Therapist. Coordinator of Ticket Operations - Zach Edwards Shinn hired Carl Scheer as the team's first President and General Manager. Just noticed that the Basketball Operations section in the Staff Directory on Hornets.com got trimmed significantly this morning. The Bobcats unveiled Hardwood Classics uniforms honoring the American Basketball Association (ABA)'s Carolina Cougars, which the team wore for select games in 2012. The arena was designed for college basketball as part of Charlotte's push to maintain their presence in the ACC basketball tournament rotation. Manager of Literacy Programs - Dave Stogdill A native of Bedford, VA, Sharpe spent ten season with the Oklahoma City Thunder serving as the senior athletic trainer. Joe Sharpe returned to Charlotte in 2018 for his second tenure with the Hornets serving as the Director of Healthcare and Sports Performance. Assistant Video Coordinator - Mark Jenkins Team Scout - Dickey Simpkins Additionally, Glen Rice was traded to the Lakers for Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell, and Dave Cowens resigned midway through the season. The Hornets' first logo was a teal and purple anthropomorphic hornet wearing white shoes and gloves dribbling an orange basketball. [108] It was the best season in franchise history since the original Hornets era. An alternate logo, used only for the 198889 season, featured a large teal letter 'C', with 'Charlotte' in black letters curved upwards underneath. The left side of the image was pulled from Archive.org. Following the season, majority owner Bob Johnson announced he was putting the team up for sale. However, the team went through an eight-game losing streak and dropped their record to 2241 by early March 2007. Manager of Marketing - Ron Chase Get up to date scores, game news, schedules, photos and videos from the professional NBA team. Video Scout - Rick Higgins Select the second team from the drop down menu. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Charlotte Hornets. [96][97] The team officially unveiled its future logo and identity scheme during halftime of their December 21 game against the Jazz. Nina Hsieh began in 2021 with the Charlotte Hornets as the Assistant Athletic Trainer after serving as the Head Athletic Trainer with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons (2019-21) and the teams Assistant Athletic Trainer for three seasons (2016-19). Manager of Corporate Partnership Activation - Lindsay Owanesian This is the Charlotte Hornets company profile. The Charlotte area had long been a hotbed for college basketball. In the 2014 NBA draft, the Hornets had the 9th overall pick from an earlier trade with the Detroit Pistons, which they used to select Noah Vonleh from Indiana. Shortly after the news that the Bobcats would get the Hornets name back, at halftime of a December 21, 2013, game between the Bobcats and the Utah Jazz, Hugo was announced to return as the Charlotte Hornets' new mascot for the 201415 NBA season. [38] Following the season, the Hornets traded Mourning to the Miami Heat for forward Glen Rice, center Matt Geiger, and guard Khalid Reeves. [16] The team received further attention when it chose teal as its primary color, setting off a sports fashion craze in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The team's radio flagship is all-sports station WFNZ. Account Executive, Premium Sales- Will Bardaglio The Hornets would finish the season with a 3646 record, missing out on the playoffs. Graphic Designer - Aaron Dewey As part of the Time Warner Cable Arena deal, the Bobcats signed over broadcasting rights to Fox Sports South. chamrochinski. Inside Sales Consultant Zack Sorrels 5118 Princess St. Charlotte, NC 28269. The cursive "Charlotte" wordmark was inspired by the banners displayed during the franchise's 1988 uniform unveiling. Charlotte Knights 324 South Mint Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Main: (704) 274-8300 Ticket Office: (704) 274-8282 Group Sales: (704) 274-8332 Season Memberships: (704) 274-8331 Team. Meet Our Staff. A premium lottery pick is likely on tap for the Hornets. Head Athletic Trainer - Steve Stricker The Charlotte Hornets retired Phills' number on February 9, 2000, after his death in an automobile accident in Charlotte. Manager of Warehouse - Kevin Bayus Sawyer joined the Fighting Camel program after spending three years at Southeastern Louisiana University as athletic trainer for the Lions mens basketball and volleyball teams. The team seemed to rebound with a 75 start to the season. Manager of Interactive Development - Quinton Wash In 2013, the Bobcats announced they would rebrand to the Charlotte Hornets beginning with the 201415 season. However, they promptly went on an 18-game losing streak from which they never recovered, snapping the streak with a win at Chicago. [99] On January 16, 2014, the Bobcats revealed new Hornets shirts, hats and gear.[100]. Regular season (as of the end of the 202021 season), Hugo The Hornet is the current mascot of the franchise, and was retained by the New Orleans Hornets after the Charlotte Hornets departure in 2002, until the New Orleans franchise's rebranding as the Pelicans. Sharpe was the head basketball athletic trainer at the University of Connecticut from 1993-2002, which included the Huskies 1999 NCAA Championship season. Despite injuries to both Johnson and Mourning, the two led the team in points-per-game. Finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference, the Hornets upset the Boston Celtics in the first round, with Mourning winning the series with a 20-footer in game four. Senior Director of Arena and Event Operations - Trista Langdon However, it was discarded by Johnson and the team involved in creating the team's identity, being considered abstract and reminiscent of the then-current Iraq War aerial strikes. Manager of Ticket Operations - Brienne Cole They later traded Napier to the Heat for P. J. Hairston (formerly from UNC), the rights to the 55th pick, Miami's 2019 second-round pick and cash considerations. While Gordon Hayward managed to stave off a major, season-ending-type of injury like the ones that derailed each of his first two seasons in Charlotte, he still dealt . [32][33] Charlotte now had two 2010 threats in Johnson and Mourning, who with Kendall Gill, formed perhaps the league's top young trio. Manager of Social Media - Eryn Gradwell [84], In the lockout-shortened 201112 season, Charlotte lost often, including their last 23 games. The Hornets had a successful 2017 off-season. [67] In their second season, the Bobcats opened Charlotte Bobcats Arena with an overtime victory over the Celtics. At a press conference regarding the change, team officials also announced that as part of a deal with the NBA and the renamed New Orleans Pelicans, Charlotte acquired the history and records of the 19882002 Hornets (in a move similar to that of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns return to the league in 1999), while all of the Hornets' records during their time in New Orleans from 2002 to 2013 remained with the Pelicans. All rights reserved. Charlotte, NC 28223. 6", Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, "NBA's All-Star Jam Session scores string of world records", "Ranking All 30 NBA Mascots from Worst to First", "Video: Charlotte Bobcats mascot Rufus 'retiring', "Bally Sports Southeast to televise all 82 Charlotte Hornets games for 2021-22 NBA season", "Hornets Broadcaster Steve Martin To Retire At End of 2017-18 Season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlotte_Hornets&oldid=1150777287. Road uniforms were blue and featured an arched "Charlotte" in white with blue and orange trim. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Sharpe was the head strength and conditioning coach/assistant athletic trainer with the Minnesota Timberwolves for two seasons, which included the teams Midwest Division title and run to the Western Conference Finals. The Bobcats held their expansion draft on June 22, 2004, picking up youngsters such as Gerald Wallace, Primo Brezec, and Jason Kapono. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage, The Hornets played their first 15 seasons at the Charlotte Coliseum, which was called "The Hive" by fans. In this case, the team retains the player's draft rights in the NBA until one year after the player's contract with the non-NBA team ends. [68], The Bobcats showed some improvement during the 200607 season, posting a playoff-hopeful record of 2233 late in February 2007. The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division, and play their home games at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte.The Hornets are mainly owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, who acquired a . Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Account Manager, Membership Services - Jake Flynn [41] The new-look Hornets were successful, with Divac and Geiger providing the center combination, Mason averaging a double-double, Bogues back at the point, and Rice having the finest season of his career. NBATA Member Since: 2016. The Bobcats' first home jerseys were white, reading "Bobcats" in orange with blue and black trimming. [140] It was also worn during select games of the 2016 NBA playoffs. Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - David Kaplan Director of College Scouting - TJ Zanin Before the Hornets were eliminated from the 2002 playoffs, the NBA approved a deal for the team to move to New Orleans following the season and become the New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets practice at the Novant Health Training Center, located within the Spectrum Center. The 199899 season was shortened. [50] Several ownership groups, including one led by former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird, made bids for the franchise. A drafted player is ostensibly either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed to sign with any non-NBA teams. . These are the first Hornets regular jerseys to include pinstripes since they wore them as the Bobcats from 2009 to 2012. [103] In the same draft they acquired UConn Husky Shabazz Napier, Dwight Powell from Stanford, and Semaj Christon from Xavier in the second round. [119] In January 2019 Kemba Walker was named an All-Star Game starter for the Eastern Conference, his first starting role in an All-Star Game, and matched only Glen Rice for his third All-Star Game appearance in his Hornets career. Team Dentist - Dr. Larry Seitlin 333 East Trade Street. Despite the departures of Raymond Felton and Tyson Chandler, the Bobcats hoped to make the playoffs for a second straight season. Director of Operations (704) 644-4052 cbkoppenhaver@charlottesports.org Will Lawson Director of Sponsorship Sales (704) 644-4051 wlawson@charlottesports.org Kaleah Rodgers Director of Administration & Events (704) 943-3560 krodgers@charlottesports.org Miller Yoho Director of Communications & Marketing (704) 860-3499 miller@charlottesports.org The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. [113] In the draft, Charlotte selected Malik Monk with the 11th overall pick, as well as Frank Jackson with the 31st pick. Director of Marketing. During their first year of free agency as the Hornets, the team signed former Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson. On June 25, 2015, the Hornets unveiled a black sleeved alternate uniform, featuring their "Buzz City" nickname in front. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Charlotte was also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States,[13] and was previously one of the three in-state regional homes to the American Basketball Association's (ABA) Carolina Cougars from 1969 to 1974.[14].
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