Although today he is known mostly for being the father of Steph Curry, Dell Curry’s career should not be overlooked. Curry spent 10 seasons in Charlotte and is one of the best players in franchise history. He’s the team’s all-time leader in games played, field goals made, 3-point field goals made, and points scored.
The majority of the success the Hornets’ organization has had since joining the NBA came during Curry’s 10 seasons. The team made the playoffs in four of his 10 seasons, making it to the second round in 1993. Curry was also won the sixth man of the year award following the 1993-1994 season.
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Curry was often looked upon as one of the team’s leaders- a player that younger guys could look up to.
G- Baron Davis: 1999-2002
The Hornets were in Charlotte for Baron Davis’s first three seasons of his career before moving to New Orleans. In those short three years, Davis burst onto the scene- establishing himself as a dominant force at the point guard position.
In his three seasons in Charlotte, the Hornets made the playoffs every year, coming within two games of the Eastern Conference Finals in 2002.
His best season with the team came during the 2001-2002 season- a season in which Davis made his first All-Star appearance and finished in the top ten of a number of statistical categories, including assists, steals, games played, and minutes played.
In his three seasons in Charlotte, Davis played in every game.
F- Glen Rice: 1995-1998
Similarly to Baron Davis, Glen Rice’s career in Charlotte was short, but extremely impactful. He played on the team during their most successful period, making the playoffs in two of his three seasons. He was the face of the franchise during his three seasons and was definitively the best player on the