Staff Accountant 2009-10 to Present Aviona Clark IT Manager 2020-21 to Present [120] During the 201819 season, Charlotte finished the season with a 3943 record finishing 2nd in the division and 9th in the Eastern Conference. A native of Bedford, VA, Sharpe spent ten season with the Oklahoma City Thunder serving as the senior athletic trainer. STAFF DIRECTORY Hornets Basketball LLC 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704.688.8600 Ticket Information: 704.HORNETS Chairman - Michael Jordan Executive Assistant to the. April 28, 2023 11:43 AM EDT. Select the third team from the drop down menu. [153] For 201920, the Hornets wore purple versions of the pinstriped uniforms to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the uniform's unveiling.[154]. Scout - Mike Born The team stayed in contention for a playoff spot until March, but finished the year with a 3151 record. WCCB's longtime owner, Cy Bahakel, was a minority partner in the Hornets' original ownership group. [98] They shipped Plumlee and Belinelli and the 41st pick in the 2017 NBA draft to the Atlanta Hawks for former All-star Dwight Howard and the 31st pick in the 2017 draft. The Charlotte Hornets retired Phills' number on February 9, 2000, after his death in an automobile accident in Charlotte. Wings sprout up above the head on both left and right, with teal and purple details. In one of the more painful aspects that is the reality of professional sports, Charlotte FC announced late Wednesday that the club has waived defender Adam Armour. [98], From 2004 to 2014, Rufus D. Lynx was the mascot of the Bobcats. 5118 Princess St. Charlotte, NC 28269. Manager of Interactive Development - Quinton Wash The team achieved the best season in its history at the time, finishing 5428, and making it back to the playoffs. The team chose teal and purple as its primary colors and featured a first for NBA uniformspinstripes. Before 2010, games had aired on WOLS. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Darius Garland had 28 points, Donovan Mitchell added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-108 on Sunday for their fourth win in the last five games. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. One thing Smitherman, 78, loves about the clinic is the staff and how they bend over backwards for patients. [207], From 1988 to 1992, the Hornets aired most road games, and occasional home games, on a network of stations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia fronted by WCCB in Charlotte. the honeybees. Senior Vice President of Arena and Event Operations/General Manager - Donna Julian Overall, the team's record was 759. 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 . Colby Thompson. Unlike many expansion franchises that invest in the future with a team composed entirely of young players, Charlotte stocked its inaugural roster with several veterans in hopes of putting a competitive lineup on the court right away. Former college coach and veteran NBA assistant Dick Harter was hired as the team's first head coach. [56], In June 2003, the team name was officially announced as the Bobcats. Senior Vice President of Marketing, Entertainment & Interactive Media - Seth Bennett Project Manager of Marketing - Ally Oelerich 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 home uniforms were white and featured an arched "Bobcats" in blue with orange and white trim. Video Scout - Joey Levin The navy away uniforms featured 'Charlotte' in white and Carolina blue trim, with the numbers featured the same trim as the city name, with Carolina blue side stripes. [112] The trade reunited Howard with head coach Steve Clifford, both of whom worked together during Howard's time in Orlando and Los Angeles. Senior Director of Arena and Event Operations - Trista Langdon Business Analyst - Trevor Corbin, Ticket OperationsVice President of Ticket Operations - Andrew Shure Our capsules show the matchups along with the Net Rating, Offensive Rating and Defensive Rating for each team. The Coliseum hosted 371 consecutive NBA sell-outs (including seven playoff games) from December 1988 to November 1997. [83] During the 2011 NBA draft the Bobcats sent Jackson, Shaun Livingston, and the 19th pick to Milwaukee and received Corey Maggette and the 7th pick in return. Scheer left prior to the 198990 season. He would be replaced by former Los Angeles Lakers assistant head coach Steve Clifford. 54 views 1 year ago #NBA #CharlotteHornets #Hornets On Episode 15 of The Alec Walt Show, Walt sat down with Rob Longo, the pregame and postgame broadcaster for the Charlotte Hornets, and. [87] With the second pick in the 2012 NBA draft, the Bobcats selected Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and selected Jeffery Taylor with the 31st pick. Executive Assistant to the Chairman- Tina Parker, Managing Partner & Alternate Governor- Curtis J. Polk, President, Vice Chairman & Alternate Governor- Fred Whitfield, President of Basketball Operations & General Manager- Mitch Kupchak, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer- James R. Jordan, Senior Manager of Business Operations - Eliza Lesko, Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations & Assistant General Manager Buzz Peterson, Vice President of Player Personnel Larry Jordan, Assistant General Manager David Duquette, Senior Director of Basketball Operations Kathryn Karakus, Director of Player Programs Matt Carroll, Director of Player Support & Life Skills Marvin Williams, Director of Health Care & Sports Performance Joe Sharpe, Associate Head Athletic Trainer Quinton Sawyer, Massage Therapist & Assistant Athletic Trainer Kayla McKenzie, Director of Applied Sports Science Daniel Taylor, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Adam Linens, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Jason Meiring, Assistant Equipment Manager Aaron Trauner, Senior Director of Team Security Anthony Datcher, Manager of Basketball Operations & Scout Maxwell Kupchak, Manager of Basketball Strategy & Assistant Team Counsel Jon Moul, Head of Quantitative Analysis & Development Alexander Powell, Senior Software Developer Michael Mirandi, Coordinator of Basketball Operations Maxwell Clevens, Coordinator of Basketball Operations Daniel Roy, Basketball Operations Associate Philip Jones, Executive Assistant, Revenue Noemi Leguillow, Vice President of Business Intelligence Trevor Corbin, Director of Business Intelligence Morgan Hoeft, Director of Innovation & Emerging Technologies Carly Callans, Senior Manager of Email Marketing Stafford Braxton, Vice President of Partnerships Alma Angeles, Senior Director of Partnership Development Daniel Caudy, Director of Partnership Activation Kristen Hill, Manager of Partnership Development Dion Beary, Manager of Partnership Development Zach Kaytes, Manager of Partnership Development Josh Otterline, Manager of Partnership Development Donna Twiss, Senior Account Manager, Partnership Activation David Compher, Account Manager, Partnership Activation - Ryan Anzalone, Account Manager, Partnership Activation Diamond Evans, Account Manager, Partnership Activation Destini Orr, Vice President of Luxury Sales & Services Theresa Power, Vice President of Retention & Group Sales Cedric Roberts, Vice President of Ticket Sales Will Bardaglio, Vice President of Ticket Strategy & Operations Andrew Shure, Senior Director of Ticket Sales Alexandria Anneheim, Senior Manager of Suite Sales Colin Riley, Manager of Membership Services Andrea Velasco, Manager of Ticket Operations Elizabeth Brooks, Coordinator of Ticket Operations Charles Moore, Account Executive, Group Sales Nick Bowe, Account Executive, Group Sales Lauren Lama, Account Executive, Group Sales Daniel Loskowitz, Account Executive, Group Sales Hastings Sanford, Account Executive, Membership Sales David Allen, Account Executive, Membership Sales Brenda Brooks, Account Executive, Membership Sales Clark Crook, Account Executive, Membership Sales Spencer Frybergh, Account Executive, Membership Sales Kris Perez, Account Executive, Membership Sales Maggie Ruthven, Account Executive, Membership Sales Jawann Williams, Account Executive, Premium Sales Kendrick Chiu, Account Executive, Premium Sales Jake Macaluso, Account Executive, Premium Sales David Mason, Account Manager, Luxury Services Alexis Brunk, Account Manager, Luxury Services Lyndsey Hutchens, Account Manager, Membership Services Mikaela Armstrong, Account Manager, Membership Services Rashii Givens, Account Manager, Membership Services Adam McDonald, Account Manager, Membership Services Laura Millard, Account Manager, Membership Services Ryan Pope, Inside Sales Consultant Alison Disandro, Administrative Assistant, Consumer Engagement Asia Green, Senior Graphic Designer Lauren-Ashley Evans, Senior Coordinator of Creative Services Katie Eckert, Vice President of Fan Experience Jason Simon, Senior Director of Technical Operations Kelly Heddleson, Director of Game Presentation Emily Ladd, Senior Manager of Event Presentation Jessica Black, Senior Manager of Technical Operations Eric Lantz, Senior Coordinator of Game Presentation Jennifer Sartorio, Coordinator of Special Appearances Aidan Charlery, Vice President of Marketing Liz Ralon Rackoff, Senior Director of Marketing Projects Ron Chase, Senior Manager of Consumer Engagement Ed Ibarguen, Senior Manager of Marketing Miranda Smith, Senior Coordinator of Marketing Projects Nina Tran, Senior Director of Retail Operations Dave Cromar, Senior Manager of Retail Warehouse Michael Dill, Manager of Retail Operations Richard Robinson, Coordinator of Retail Operations Emmaly Ware, Chief Communications Officer- Mike Cristaldi, Senior Director of Corporate Communications Josh Rosen, Director of Basketball Communications Brian Travis, Manager of Basketball Communications McKayla Hernandez, Coordinator of Basketball Communications Jack Brandsgard, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility/Executive Director of Charlotte Hornets Foundation Betsy Mack, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Tiara Brown, Manager of Charlotte Hornets Foundation Andie deCelis, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility Gabrielle Hunter, Manager of Literacy Programs Dave Stogdill, Coordinator of Corporate Social Responsibility Gina Falvo, Vice President of Digital Media Matt Rochinski, Associate Director of Production - James Ziegelbauer, Manager of Digital Development Miguel Ramirez, Senior Coordinator of Digital Strategy Addie Vermillion, Coordinator of Digital Development Allan Monzon, Coordinator of Social Media Jessica Lee, Chief Financial Officer Travis Ferguson, Director of Financial Analysis Graham Pitt, Senior Manager of Accounting Nadia Thomas, Senior Manager of Finance & Accounting Adriene Goree, Senior Director of Human Resources Stephanie Hurren, Senior Director of HR Business Operations Poppy Graham, Talent Acquisition Specialist Ayaana Glenn, Vice President & Senior Associate Counsel Shannon Gilligan, Chief Information Officer Ronnie Bryant, Head Coach & General Manager Lawrence BiggWest West, Manager of Business Operations - Mylia Garner, Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager- Donna Julian, Senior Coordinator of Arena Management Jazmyne Blanding, Vice President of Arena Operations Cathy Buchhofer, Senior Director of Booking & Events Dan Bain, Director of Arena Events Daniel Zeregaber, Director of Arena Ticketing Marina Jaramillo, Senior Manager of Arena & Event Operations Alex MacKenzie, Senior Manager of Guest Experience Eric Bofenkamp, Manager of Arena Marketing Kristine Perry. [62] Two days later, they won their first game in franchise history over the Orlando Magic, 111100. Home uniforms were white with pinstripes in teal, green, blue and purple, while the away jerseys were teal with pinstripes in white, green, blue and purple. Athletic Foundation / 49er Club: 704-687-4950. Vice President & General Counsel - Joe Pierce WAXN-TV became the flagship for the 199899 season, and remained as such until the original team departed in 2002. [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. Inside the 'C' was a smaller white letter 'H' outlined in teal, with a black-colored hornet holding a basketball from birds-eye view placed in the center. [108] It was the best season in franchise history since the original Hornets era. The words 'Charlotte Hornets' were in teal and curved across the top and bottom of the logo. 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Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. [157] The Hornets would go on to lead the NBA in attendance in eight of its first nine seasons. At the end of the 201718 season, the Hornets did not renew the contract of general manager Rich Cho. Read the latest headlines on the Charlotte Hornets basketball news. The Carolina Panthers have announced the promotion of Pat Stewart to Vice President of Player Personnel along with a handful of additional moves in their front office.Stewart was one of a couple . The rulings likely give the GOP-controlled legislature the ability to rework the state's . Senior Manager of Season Ticket Services - Cedric Roberts In both uniforms, the pinstripes were relegated to the sides. Along the jock tag the Hornets added the "EST. Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston announced his candidacy for North Carolina labor secretary. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Charlotte Hornets. [122], On November 18, 2020, the Hornets selected LaMelo Ball with the third overall pick. 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 'H' portion of the logo remained on the warm-ups and waistband of the jerseys until the 199192 season. 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. The season did not start until February, as the lockout shortened the regular season to only 50 games. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The 199899 season was shortened. [90] The Bobcats would also obtain former Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson in free agency. [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. Coordinator of Ticket Operations - Carly Minarick, Legal Affairs During their first year of free agency as the Hornets, the team signed former Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson. Following a dismal 919 start, Jordan announced that Larry Brown had stepped down as head coach. Account Executive, Premium Sales- Will Bardaglio 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 . Account Executive, Membership Sales - David Mason A change to a less vibrant orange and blue, while retaining the same look, was made in 2007. 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[citation needed]. The next three seasons (19992000, 200001 and 200102) saw the Hornets in the playoffs each year, reaching the conference semifinals twice. In 2002, Shinn moved the Hornets to New Orleans as an expansion team. Account Manager, Premium Membership Services - Derrick Crump 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. [37] Johnson and Mourning again led the team in points-per-game, while also leading the club in rebounding. Vice President of IT - Ronnie Bryant On May 20, 2014, the Bobcats officially became the second incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets. Associate Producer - Kyle Kebert Manager of Retail Operations - Lewis Hagerman However, the Bobcats were swept by the Orlando Magic in four games.[79]. It aired 60 Bobcats games that also aired on Comporium Cable in the South Carolina portion of the Charlotte market. [158] As of the 202021 season, Hornets games are carried by Bally Sports Southeast with Eric Collins and Dell Curry, along with in-game reporter and Hornets Live host Ashley ShahAhmadi. While most teams feature team names on home jerseys and their home city on away jerseys, the Hornets' uniforms had "Charlotte" on both home and away jerseys. [206], The Hornets have an official cheerleading squad known as the Charlotte Honey Bees. George Shinn, an entrepreneur from Kannapolis, wanted to bring an NBA team to the Charlotte area, and he assembled a group of prominent local businessmen to head the prospective franchise. During the 2022-23 NBA season, the Hornets endured injuries to a majority of the roster, leading to a poor season. The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. Graphic Designer - Aaron Dewey The "C" alternate logo was added on the beltline and the alternate "curled hornet" logo was placed below the teal cells on the shorts. Associate Head Coach - Patrick Ewing The Bobcats' primary logo from 2004 to 2012 consisted of a snarling orange bobcat facing to the right with the indented name 'Bobcats' above in silver on a blue background, with 'Charlotte' (also indented) appearing above it in the same blue color. White and Morris Peterson in a trade with the Thunder. [61] The Bobcats won 11 of their last 19 games of Bickerstaff's tenure to finish their third season 3349. Starting with the 199091 season, several games also aired on the original SportSouth, forerunner of Bally Sports South, for customers in North and South Carolina. Charlotte Hornets roster in flux as their offseason begins: Who stays and who goes? [98], The original Hornets uniforms were designed by international designer and North Carolina native Alexander Julian. 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Manager of Arena Ticketing Freddie Nunez Jr. [66], In the 2005 NBA draft, the Bobcats drafted Raymond Felton and Sean May from North Carolina. The team showed improvement during the following season. The addition of Carolina blue was seen as way to connect owner Michael Jordan's collegiate roots, while the formal adoption of 'Cats' for marketing purposes reflected a popular nickname. [63] On December 14, the Bobcats beat the New Orleans Hornets in overtime in the team's first trip to Charlotte since relocating. The alternate jersey is blue, with the name "Bobcats" in white with black, orange and white trimming. [113] In the draft, Charlotte selected Malik Monk with the 11th overall pick, as well as Frank Jackson with the 31st pick. [39], Glen Rice would make an immediate impact after joining the Hornets, leading the team in scoring and points-per-game during the 199596 season. 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. 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 . For the 201112 season, however, the Bobcats wore their home uniforms on NASCAR night, complete with a racing flag patch. [145] The 201819 version was slightly tweaked to feature teal lettering and a new logo reminiscent of the original Air Jordan "Wings" logo. Heres why Kyrie Irving had a Hornets fan removed from the Spectrum Center, Photos: Charlotte Hornets unveil new City Edition uniforms, Photos from the Charlotte Hornets glory days, Photo gallery: Hornets Coach James Borrego through the years. Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy - Josh Kramer Shinn hired Carl Scheer as the team's first President and General Manager. [53] The franchise with Johnson as its owner was approved by the NBA Board of Governors on January 10, 2003. They also represent the Hornets brand as ambassadors to the community and are involved in community service activities and charity functions. Charlotte Hornets Employee Directory. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Eventually, the Hornets would sell out 364 consecutive games. Account Executive, Membership Sales - Ade Ayodele [43] With Wesley, Phills, Rice, Mason, and Divac, the Hornets romped through the regular season, finishing with a 5131 record. The name comes from the scientific name of the bobcat, which is Lynx rufus. Team and Opponent Stats. Coordinator of Human Resources - Kristen Petway, Information Technology The primary knock against Ayton is that he wants more. A tricolor featuring teal, purple and blue was featured on the beltline and the piping. 333 East Trade Street [123] The Hornets also drafted Vernon Carey Jr. and Grant Riller in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft. [109] Along the way, they defeated the Heat twice at Time Warner Cable Arena, the franchise's first playoff wins since the original Hornets era. Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Charlotte Hornets, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. With over 23,000 seats, it was (and still remains) the largest basketball-specific venue in the league by seating capacity.