NBA: All-Time Starting 5 of the Charlotte Hornets

Center – Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning

Despite only playing three years with the Hornets, Alonzo Mourning deserved to be in the Charlotte’s all-time starting five. Mourning was a beast in the first three years of his career averaging 21.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks. He was also an All-Star twice during his short career in Charlotte.

Mourning is still among the top players in the Hornets franchise leaderboards. He is fifth in rebounds, and first in blocks. It is doubtful if Mourning will get his No. 33 jersey retired in Charlotte since he forced his way to a trade to the Miami Heat in 1995 when he rejected a seven-year deal.

Honorable Mention: Center – Emeka Okafor

The first franchise player of the Charlotte Bobcats Era, Emeka Okafor won the 2004 Rookie of the Year. He was a double-double machine in his first year but it was the highest point of his career. Okafor’s numbers continued to decline yearly and he was out of Charlotte in 2009. Nevertheless, he is the franchise’s all-time leader in rebounds.