8 Best Charlotte Hornets Players of All Time

The Charlotte Hornets have not always been among the NBA betting favourites to win a championship, but they still generate a lot of buzz in the Queen City.

Kemba Walker recently gave fans down in North Carolina a lot to cheer for. Who else showed out in Charlotte?

Best Charlotte Hornets Players of All Time

1. Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker was known for his slick ball-handling skills, which set him up nicely to hit pull-up jumpers off the dribble and split the defence for easy layups, helping him score as many as 60 points in a game.

#BuzzCity will always have love for @KembaWalker. ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/sEVk71iFQP

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 8, 2019

The one-time All-NBA guard has the most points, 3-pointers, second-most assists, and third-most steals in franchise history.

2. Glen Rice

Glen Rice averaged close to 27 points per game during the 1996-1997 season, shooting 47% from three on over five attempts per game, finishing fifth in the MVP race while leading the Hornets to 54 wins.

Rice has the sixth-most points and eighth-most 3-pointers in franchise history.

3. Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning was a fierce competitor and powerful force inside, averaging over 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks per game during his time with the Hornets.

On this day in 1993, rookie Alonzo Mourning knocks down the game-winning jumper to advance the @hornets! #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/SHapEGFoPT

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 5, 2020

“Zo” helped the Hornets get to the playoffs in his first season in the league, as they took down the Boston Celtics in four games during the first round.

The Hall of Famer has the most blocks in franchise history.

4. Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson was a powerful finisher inside, as he earned All-NBA honours during his second season in the league.

Johnson has the second-most rebounds, fourth-most points, and sixth-most assists in franchise history.

5. Gerald Wallace

Gerald Wallace constantly put his body on the line, providing some much-needed grit while playing on some lean Bobcats teams.

The one-time All-Defensive forward finished third in the Defensive Player of the Year race during the 2009-2010 season.

“Crash” has the second-most steals, third-most points, rebounds, and fourth-most blocks in franchise history.

6. Dell Curry

Dell Curry splashed home deep triples well before his son, Stephen Curry, made it cool.

He earned Sixth Man of the Year honours during the 1993-1994 season.

Curry has the second-most points, 3-pointers, and fourth-most steals in franchise history.

7. Anthony Mason

Anthony Mason was a rugged post scorer who also provided excellent defence and playmaking.

Mason garnered MVP consideration during the 1996-1997 season and made one All-NBA and All-Defensive Team while in Charlotte.

8. LaMelo Ball

A solid shooter from deep, finisher at the rim, ball-handler, distributor, and rebounder, LaMelo Ball has all the tools to become one of the premier point guards in the league.

LaMelo Ball SLAM 😤 pic.twitter.com/wpWwV6mGIP

— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) January 30, 2021

However, injuries have prevented him from suiting up in a sizable amount of games, but if he can get past that, he can easily climb this list.