CALCULATED RISK Nov 16, 2009
It was time, he figured, to get back to the bench where he'd spent a dozen years before joining the Charlotte Hornets as an advance scout in 1995, along the way fleshing out a r;sum; that eventually would garner him a corner office, a key to the executive wash room and the day-to-day headaches that become an unwanted perk of the powerful. The moving van was practically loading up the Bowers' worldly possessions for the trip to Happy Valley and a return to his native Pennsylvania when Tim Floyd,... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rivals.com experts: Best, most puzzling hires Nov 11, 2009
Charlotte Hornets Dir. of Player Personnel. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pat McCrory: Seven terms and he's still not (quite) done yet Nov 10, 2009
And then I rushed home and had to go to a City Council meeting and make a major announcement about the status of the Charlotte Hornets. Then I walked in the house around 11:30 at night with my head barely able to get into the door, and my wife said, Pick up your socks and go walk the dog. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Ex-NBA star Rumeal Robinson swindled mom out of her Cambridge home Oct 3, 2009
Robinson was drafted in 1990 by the Atlanta Hawks and also played for the New Jersey Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Ford said Robinson s biological mother abandoned him at a young age. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Heat tightening belts on basketball staff Sep 16, 2009
Curry, the son of former Charlotte Hornets guard Dell Curry, led the nation in scoring with a 28. 6 average at Davidson last season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Thompson, Jordan linked Sep 9, 2009
They've seen each other occasionally, especially when Jordan was playing for the Chicago Bulls and Thompson was the Charlotte Hornets' community relations director. "It really makes you feel good that most people consider the best ever in the NBA says you inspired him," Thompson said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rambis Named Head Coach of Timberwolves Aug 13, 2009
His best season, statistically, was 1988-89 with the expansion Charlotte Hornets when he averaged career highs with 11. 1 points and 9. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Track might lose sponsor Aug 1, 2009
"The Lowe's naming rights sponsorship was the first of its kind at a major racing facility in the United States. The only other NASCAR tracks with title sponsors are Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., (also owned by Speedway Motorsports Inc.) and at International Speedway Corp.-owned Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.Sports marketing consultant Max Muhleman predicts more pullback from sponsors of sports and entertainment events in the future -- but not because companies aren't benefiting... (News & Observer -- Sports)
BrightLine iTV Appoints Meg Meurer Brossy as Senior Vice President Business Development Jul 15, 2009
She led the successful new business development efforts for the National Basketball Associations (NBA) Charlotte Hornets basketball team. A seasoned marketing executive with proven success, Meurer Brossy will utilize her experience and corporate relationships with leading consumer marketers to provide them with the unique interactive television advertising experiences that are BrightLines specialty. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mourning returning to Heat in front-office role Jun 27, 2009
Mourning was the second overall pick in the 1992 draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He also played for New Jersey but spent the majority of his career with the Heat, brought there by Riley in the mid-1990s and helping them win the NBA title in 2006. (USA Today -- Sports)
Curry happy to be a Warrior Jun 26, 2009
Even though it wasn't New York who picked him -- or Charlotte, for that matter -- Stephen will be guaranteed millions to do the thing he has wanted to do ever since he was following Dell around at Charlotte Hornets shootarounds. "You always dream that you want to do what your dad does," Curry said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Taking a shot Jun 26, 2009
He was selected No. 1 overall in 1991 by the Charlotte Hornets, where he left in 1996 to play for the New York Knicks until 2001. The NBA's Rookie of the Year in 1992 and a two-time All-Star, Johnson helped the Knicks reach the 1999 NBA Finals, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. (Odessa American, TX)
'Underdog' no more Jun 25, 2009
"Silas should know. He coached center Brad Miller, an undrafted player who evolved into an NBA All-Star, his first two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Silas said comparisons between Miller and Hansbrough are fair, although Hansbrough has a better outside shot than Miller had at this stage."I think people are going to make a mistake by not drafting Tyler Hansbrough," Silas said. "I really like his game. Stardom, who knows. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former Eagles guard hopes to give local players another shot Jun 17, 2009
The training center adjacent to Knights Stadium, formerly occupied by the Charlotte Hornets, is available. Waterman is conducting tryouts this week at the Dowd YMCA in Uptown Charlotte. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Kenny Gattison ('86) To Assist USA National Team May 31, 2009
A third round NBA draft pick, Gattison played nine Years in the NBA, and was the Charlotte Hornets third all-time field goal percentage leader at. 520. (Odusports.com)
The Power Of One May 20, 2009
He is the man who graces the NBA logo, who gave the league Showtime, and who shrewdly traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 for the draft rights to. On Tuesday, West made headlines for saying what many others already have, that has surpassed Bryant as the best player in the NBA. It was not an original opinion, but coming from West, it had a little more bite. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Hawks' Johnson misses practice; game-time decision for Saturday May 9, 2009
"I can make a lot of excuses, but I just didn't come out and play with great passion that first half and it was too late the second half to try to get it back. But I would never have that happen again and I wanted to come out tonight and make a point." House's points were the most by a Boston bench player in the playoffs since May 1, 1993 when Kevin McHale had 30 in a reserve role in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. With Paul Pierce in foul trouble most of the night and finishing with just three... (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME REPORT: Celtics 112, Magic 94 May 7, 2009
House's points were the most by a Boston bench player in the playoffs since May 1, 1993 when Kevin McHale had 30 in a reserve role in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. With Paul Pierce in foul trouble most of the night and finishing with just three points, House took matters in his own hands, going 11-of-14 from the field and didn't miss in four tries from beyond the arc, also frustrating the Magic to the point where Orlando guard Rafer Alston could be facing a one-game suspension. (USA Today -- Sports)
Davidson's Curry enters draft, will hire agent Apr 28, 2009
Dell Curry then spent 16 years in the NBA, mostly with the Charlotte Hornets. He works in the ' front office. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Deacons land guard prospect Apr 19, 2009
Recruiting analyst Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports said Bennett was a family friend from when Bennett played with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets in 1992-95. "I imagine David will have a lot of options," Gibbons said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bennett leaving Washington State for Virginia Apr 1, 2009
After his collegiate career, Bennett played three years for the NBAs Charlotte Hornets. Bennett, who is married with two young children, has said his family is comfortable in Pullman, a town of 25,000 people 75 miles south of Spokane. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bennett makes surprise decision to leave WSU for Virginia Apr 1, 2009
In college, Bennett was a point guard for his father at Wisconsin-Green Bay, then played three years with the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA. He was later a player and coach in New Zealand before becoming an assistant to his father at Wisconsin. UgottaBkidding wrote on Mar 30, 2009 9:42 PM:" It was expected but I still hate to see him go. The Bennetts did a great job with integrity. The Cougs have been fun to watch over their tenure. They were able to attain a high level of success with no name... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Virginia gets a gem Apr 1, 2009
Oh, yeah, he played three seasons in the NBA (with the Charlotte Hornets). Every program outside of UNC, Duke, Maryland and Boston College would be ecstatic to have such a combination in their head coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Seth Curry decides to join the Blue Devils Mar 30, 2009
"They did everything right by the book," said Dell Curry, a former Virginia Tech and Charlotte Hornets star. "When [Duke] requested to talk with Seth, they jumped to the top of the list.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Seth Curry to transfer to Duke Mar 30, 2009
"Coach K kept telling him the timing couldn't be better," said Curry's father, who spent most of his 16 NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. "There'll be plenty of opportunities to contribute.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Despite injury, Cassell displays sense of loyalty Mar 23, 2009
"If Marquette officials called (Rockets coach) Rudy Tomjanovich, they'd get a recommendation of the highest order.''* Dan Monson: The best young coach in America. All you had to do to understand this was watch Gonzaga take an infinitely more talented Connecticut to the wire in an NCAA Elite Eight tournament game last Saturday.* Tom Davis: The raps on this guy are that he can't recruit and he's old. Bad raps, they are. Davis is 60, but his enthusiasm for the game hasn't waned an iota. He has also... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Gminski emerges as ACC's TV face Mar 12, 2009
Gminski spent eight seasons as the Charlotte Hornets' analyst after a 14-year playing career, and he figured he'd do that forever -- right up until the Hornets packed up and left town in 2002. He was already doing some games for Raycom, driving to most from his home in Charlotte, but his workload has grown and grown. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spike TV's 'Pros Vs Joes 4: All Stars' Features Adam Jones, Alonzo Mourning, Tim Brown, Simeon Rice, Priest Holmes, Steve Francis, Rich Gannon, Glen Rice, Steve McNair, Robert Horry, Antoine Walker and Shawn Kemp Feb 28, 2009
" With an electric combination of power and athleticism, Kemp teamed with Gary Payton to form one of the most lethal alley-oop combinations in NBA history. In the 95-96 NBA season, the duo helped lead Seattle to a franchise-high 64 wins and a spot in the NBA Finals against the Michael Jordan led Chicago Bulls. A five-time All-Star and three-time NBA All-Second team performer, Kemp spent parts of his 14-year career with four different franchises - Seattle Supersonics, Cleveland Cavaliers,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Divac elected prez of Serbia's Oly committee Feb 25, 2009
The former Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings center won the post after current president Ivan Curkovic withdrew his candidacy. Divac said he wants to help "create better conditions for our sportsmen.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
NBA star visits Kentuck, speaks on importance of reading Feb 12, 2009
In the span of his career, Newman played for the Cavs, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggetts and Dallas Mavericks. Newman scored 12,740 points in his NBA career. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
