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Charlotte Hornets
Seasons 1989-2021 (33 seasons)

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The original Hornets franchise was established in 1988 as an expansion team, owned by George Shinn. In 2002, Shinn's franchise relocated to New Orleans and became the New Orleans Hornets. In 2004, the NBA established the Charlotte Bobcats, which was regarded as a new expansion team at the time. In 2014, the Bobcats were renamed Charlotte Hornets, and acquired official history and records of the original Hornets (spanning from 1988 to 2002) from New Orleans' team.

The team is mainly owned by Basketball Hall-of-Fame member Michael Jordan, who acquired a controlling interest in the team in 2010. The Hornets play their home games at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte.

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2020-21 Charlotte Hornets Season
2020-21 Charlotte Hornets
33-39 (.458)
Lost Play-in Game
2019-20 Charlotte Hornets Season
2019-20 Charlotte Hornets
23-42 (.354)
Missed Playoffs
2018-19 Charlotte Hornets Season
2018-19 Charlotte Hornets
39-43 (.476)
Missed Playoffs
2017-18 Charlotte Hornets Season
2017-18 Charlotte Hornets
36-46 (.439)
Missed Playoffs
2016-17 Charlotte Hornets Season
2016-17 Charlotte Hornets
36-46 (.439)
Missed Playoffs
2015-16 Charlotte Hornets Season
2015-16 Charlotte Hornets
48-34 (.585)
Lost First Round
2014-15 Charlotte Hornets Season
2014-15 Charlotte Hornets
33-49 (.402)
Missed Playoffs
2013-14 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2013-14 Charlotte Bobcats
43-39 (.524)
Lost First Round
2012-13 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2012-13 Charlotte Bobcats
21-61 (.256)
Missed Playoffs
2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats
7-59 (.106)
Missed Playoffs
2010-11 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2010-11 Charlotte Bobcats
34-48 (.415)
Missed Playoffs
2009-10 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2009-10 Charlotte Bobcats
44-38 (.537)
Lost First Round
2008-09 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2008-09 Charlotte Bobcats
35-47 (.427)
Missed Playoffs
2007-08 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2007-08 Charlotte Bobcats
32-50 (.390)
Missed Playoffs
2006-07 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2006-07 Charlotte Bobcats
33-49 (.402)
Missed Playoffs
2005-06 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2005-06 Charlotte Bobcats
26-56 (.317)
Missed Playoffs
2004-05 Charlotte Bobcats Season
2004-05 Charlotte Bobcats
18-64 (.220)
Missed Playoffs
2001-02 Charlotte Hornets Season
2001-02 Charlotte Hornets
44-38 (.537)
Lost Conference Semifinals
2000-01 Charlotte Hornets Season
2000-01 Charlotte Hornets
46-36 (.561)
Lost Conference Semifinals
1999-00 Charlotte Hornets Season
1999-00 Charlotte Hornets
49-33 (.598)
Lost First Round
1998-99 Charlotte Hornets Season
1998-99 Charlotte Hornets
26-24 (.520)
Missed Playoffs
1997-98 Charlotte Hornets Season
1997-98 Charlotte Hornets
51-31 (.622)
Lost Conference Semifinals
1996-97 Charlotte Hornets Season
1996-97 Charlotte Hornets
54-28 (.659)
Lost First Round
1995-96 Charlotte Hornets Season
1995-96 Charlotte Hornets
41-41 (.500)
Missed Playoffs
1994-95 Charlotte Hornets Season
1994-95 Charlotte Hornets
50-32 (.610)
Lost First Round
1993-94 Charlotte Hornets Season
1993-94 Charlotte Hornets
41-41 (.500)
Missed Playoffs
1992-93 Charlotte Hornets Season
1992-93 Charlotte Hornets
44-38 (.537)
Lost Conference Semifinals
1991-92 Charlotte Hornets Season
1991-92 Charlotte Hornets
31-51 (.378)
Missed Playoffs
1990-91 Charlotte Hornets Season
1990-91 Charlotte Hornets
26-56 (.317)
Missed Playoffs
1989-90 Charlotte Hornets Season
1989-90 Charlotte Hornets
19-63 (.232)
Missed Playoffs
1988-89 Charlotte Hornets Season
1988-89 Charlotte Hornets
20-62 (.244)
Missed Playoffs

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Charlotte Hornets Media Guide
37 issues 1989-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.

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