1995–96 Charlotte Hornets season

NBA professional basketball team season August 2023 March 2026 Charlotte Hornets 1996 41 41 6 Central 9 Allan Bristow Bob Bass George Shinn Charlotte Coliseum Did not qualify CHH SportSouth WJZY WFVT WBT The 1995–96 Charlotte Hornets season was the eighth season for the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association. Charlotte Hornets Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Hornets had the 22nd overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft, and selected center George Zidek from the University of California, Los Angeles. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Underclassmen Rule Atop N.B.A. Draft Board The New York Times June 29, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/29/sports/pro-basketball-underclassmen-rule-atop-nba-draft-board.html May 9, 2026 Heisler Mark NBA Is a Young Man's Game: Draft: Smith, McDyess, Stackhouse, Wallace and Garnett Lead the Way Los Angeles Times June 29, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-29-sp-18377-story.html May 9, 2026 1995 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995.html May 9, 2026 During the off-season, the team re-acquired former Hornets guard Kendall Gill from the Seattle SuperSonics; Sports People: Pro Basketball: Hornets Re-Acquire Gill in Trade with Sonics The New York Times June 28, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/28/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-hornets-reacquire-gill-in-trade-with-sonics.html July 24, 2022 Sonics Trade Gill Back to Hornets The Washington Post June 28, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/06/28/sonics-trade-gill-back-to-hornets/0a67222f-7ec2-4e2b-83dd-2e73c6f41e69/ July 5, 2023 Newnham Blaine Sonics Kept Karl, So Gill Had to Go The Seattle Times June 28, 1995 https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19950628&slug=2128680 July 31, 2021 on the first day of the regular season, which began on November 3, 1995, the Hornets acquired Glen Rice, Matt Geiger and second-year guard Khalid Reeves from the Miami Heat. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: For Riley and the Heat, It Is Mourning in Miami The New York Times November 4, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/04/sports/pro-basketball-for-riley-and-the-heat-it-is-mourning-in-miami.html May 14, 2022 Heisler Mark Mourning Turns Up with Heat: Pro Basketball: Center Is Traded for Rice, Reeves and Geiger After Turning Down Hornets Los Angeles Times November 4, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-11-04-sp-64760-story.html June 6, 2022 Winderman Ira A New Mourning Sun Sentinel November 4, 1995 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-11-04-9511040068-story.html December 3, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Rice, Gill and Geiger, the Hornets struggled losing eight of their first eleven games of the regular season, and played slightly below .500 in winning percentage with a 22–24 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=8&year=1996 July 18, 2022 In January, the team traded Gill, and Reeves to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for All-Star guard Kenny Anderson, who became the team's starting point guard, Willis George Basketball: The Other Cornerstone Drops: Anderson Is Traded The New York Times January 20, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/20/sports/basketball-the-other-cornerstone-drops-anderson-is-traded.html July 20, 2017 Associated Press Cautious Nets Trade Anderson to Hornets Los Angeles Times January 20, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-01-20-sp-26742-story.html July 25, 2022 Bembry Jerry Nets Trade Anderson to Hornets: Former All-Star Planned to Become a Free Agent; Gill, Reeves Go to N.J. The Baltimore Sun January 20, 1996 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1996/01/20/nets-trade-anderson-to-hornets-former-all-star-planned-to-become-a-free-agent-gill-reeves-go-to-nj/ December 3, 2022 as Muggsy Bogues only played just six games due to a knee injury. Associated Press Bogues Out of the Lineup, Hornets Guard Struggles with Nagging Knee Injury The Spokesman-Review March 9, 1996 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/mar/09/bogues-out-of-the-lineup-hornets-guard-struggles/ October 3, 2022 Scott Burrell was also out for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury after only playing just 20 games. Hornets Forward Burrell Suffers Another Setback Chicago Tribune January 3, 1996 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-01-03-9601030088-story,amp.html July 29, 2021 Hornets' Burrell Out with Shoulder Injury United Press International January 3, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/01/03/Hornets-Burrell-out-with-shoulder-injury/3851820645200/ November 10, 2022 The Hornets played above .500 for the remainder of the season, but lost five of their final seven games, finishing in sixth place in the Central Division with a 41–41 record, and missing the NBA playoffs by finishing just one game behind the 8th–seeded Miami Heat. 1995–96 Charlotte Hornets Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/1996_games.html June 22, 2021 Rice averaged 21.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, and led the Hornets with 171 three-point field goals, while Larry Johnson averaged 20.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, and Anderson provided the team with 15.2 points, 8.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 38 games after the trade. In addition, sixth man Dell Curry contributed 14.5 points and 1.3 steals per game, along with 164 three-point field goals, while Burrell provided with 13.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, and Geiger averaged 11.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Robert Parish averaged 3.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, and Zidek contributed 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. 1995–96 Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/1996.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Rice was selected for the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team; it was his first ever All-Star appearance. Heisler Mark NBA Has All-Stars in Its Eyes Los Angeles Times February 11, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-11-sp-34849-story.html January 2, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1996 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1996 May 16, 2023 1996 NBA All-Star Game: East 129, West 118 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996.html November 27, 2021 In addition, Rice also participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the second consecutive year, Pro Basketball The Gainesville Sun February 10, 1996 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=n0RWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=1996+nba+rookie+game+stoudamire+stackhouse+wallace+henderson&article_id=3767,2375962&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSk6WGtuCPAxVxmYkEHfeFOUcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20nba%20rookie%20game%20stoudamire%20stackhouse%20wallace%20henderson&f=false September 18, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 18, 2025 while Zidek was selected for the NBA Rookie Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference Rookie team. 1996 NBA Rising Stars: East 94, West 92 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996_rookie.html September 18, 2025 Curry finished tied in seventh place in Sixth Man of the Year voting, while Geiger finished tied in 14th place in Most Improved Player voting. 1995–96 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.html January 6, 2025 The Hornets led the NBA in home-game attendance for the seventh time in their eight-year history, with an attendance of 985,722 at the Charlotte Coliseum during the regular season. 1995–96 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1998.html December 28, 2024 The Hornets, along with the Indiana Pacers, were the only two teams in the league to defeat the Chicago Bulls on the road during their historic 72–10 season, as the Hornets defeated the Bulls, 98–97 at the United Center on April 8, 1996. Associated Press Basketball: Bulls Finally Lose at Home The New York Times April 9, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/09/sports/basketball-bulls-finally-lose-at-home.html January 30, 2023 Armour Terry Streak-Busters: Hornets 98, Bulls 97 Chicago Tribune April 9, 1996 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-04-09-9604090235-story.html January 30, 2023 Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls Box Score, April 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199604080CHI.html January 30, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Johnson was traded to the New York Knicks after five seasons with the Hornets, Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Knicks Chase Hornets' Johnson as N.B.A. Resumes Business The New York Times July 12, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/12/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-chase-hornets-johnson-as-nba-resumes-business.html July 21, 2017 Associated Press Payton Stays in Seattle, Knicks Get a Backcourt Los Angeles Times July 15, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-07-15-sp-24361-story.html July 10, 2022 Sheridan Chris Knicks Acquire Larry Johnson, Sign Houston and Childs Associated Press July 15, 1996 https://apnews.com/article/9dfbf65421881a5d42176bdaaf4d2368 December 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220929003031/https://apnews.com/article/9dfbf65421881a5d42176bdaaf4d2368 September 29, 2022 dead while Anderson signed as a free agent with the Portland Trail Blazers, Anderson Near Deal with Trail Blazers The Washington Post July 18, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/07/18/anderson-near-deal-with-trail-blazers/28fb8aae-3b0c-4c19-bb16-6ade969daeb0/ December 3, 2022 Sports People: Pro Basketball: Rider, Then Anderson, Join the Trail Blazers The New York Times July 24, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/24/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-rider-then-anderson-join-the-trail-blazers.html January 1, 2022 Staff and Wire Reports Portland Gets Rider, Signs Anderson Los Angeles Times July 24, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-07-24-sp-27516-story.html September 24, 2022 Robert Parish signed with the Chicago Bulls, September 26, 1996 Parish, 43, Signs 2-Year Pact with Bulls The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/26/sports/parish-43-signs-2-year-pact-with-bulls.html July 24, 2022 Associated Press Parish, 43, Joins the Bulls as Backup Los Angeles Times September 26, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-26-sp-47611-story.html September 24, 2022 Armour Terry Parish's 21st Season Will Be on Madison St. Chicago Tribune September 26, 1996 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-09-26-9609260158-story.html January 1, 2022 Michael Adams retired, and head coach Allan Bristow resigned after five seasons with the franchise. Bristow Steps Down as Hornet Coach United Press International April 23, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/04/23/Bristow-steps-down-as-Hornet-coach/7199830232000/ April 6, 2023 Sports People: Basketball: Bristow Is Out as Hornets Coach The New York Times April 24, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/24/sports/sports-people-basketball-bristow-is-out-as-hornets-coach.html June 28, 2022 Associated Press Hornets' Bristow Is Latest Coach Stung Los Angeles Times April 24, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-04-24-sp-62144-story.html January 4, 2023 NBA draft 1995 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 22 George Zidek C UCLA Roster Charlotte Hornets 1995–96 #048BA6 #000000 #323290 #FFFFFF 23 Michael Adams basketball G 5 10 162 1963–01–19 Boston College 7 Rafael Addison F 6 7 215 1964–07–22 Syracuse 12 Kenny Anderson basketball G 6 0 168 1970–10–09 Georgia Tech 1 Muggsy Bogues G 5 3 136 1965–01–09 Wake Forest 24 Scott Burrell G 6 7 218 1971–01–12 Connecticut 30 Dell Curry G 6 4 190 1964–06–25 Virginia Tech 52 Matt Geiger C 7 0 243 1969–09–10 Georgia Tech 5 Anthony Goldwire G 6 1 182 1971–09–06 Houston 4 Darrin Hancock F 6 7 205 1971–11–03 Kansas 2 Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969 F 6 6 250 1969–03–14 UNLV 20 Pete Myers G 6 6 180 1963–09–15 UALR 00 Robert Parish C 7 1 230 1953–08–30 Centenary College of Louisiana 41 Glen Rice F 6 7 215 1967–05–28 Michigan 25 George Zidek C 7 0 250 1973–08–02 UCLA Allan Bristow Johnny Bach T. 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Dunn Bill Hanzlik https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/1996.html March 4, 1996 Regular season Season standings CHH CHH Game log Player statistics Ragular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameDell CurrySG82 29 2,371 264 176 108 25 1,192 28.9 3.2 2.1 1.3 .3 14.5Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969PF 81 81 3,274 683 355 55 43 1,660 40.4 8.4 4.4 .7 .5 20.5Glen RiceSF 79 79 3,142 378 232 91 19 1,710 39.8 4.8 2.9 1.2 .2 21.6Matt GeigerC 77 50 2,349 649 60 46 63 866 30.5 8.4 .8 .6 .8 11.2Robert ParishC 74 34 1,086 303 29 21 54 290 14.7 4.1 .4 .3 .7 3.9George ZidekC 71 21 888 183 16 9 7 281 12.5 2.6 .2 .1 .1 4.0Darrin HancockSF 63 7 838 98 47 28 5 272 13.3 1.6 .7 .4 .1 4.3Rafael AddisonSF 53 0 516 90 30 9 9 171 9.7 1.7 .6 .2 .2 3.2Anthony GoldwirePG 42 8 621 43 112 16 0 231 14.8 1.0 2.7 .4 .0 5.5Kenny Anderson basketball†PG 38 36 1,302 102 328 59 6 577 34.3 2.7 8.6 1.6 .2 15.2Kendall Gill†SG 36 36 1,265 189 225 42 22 464 35.1 5.3 6.3 1.2 .6 12.9Pete Myers†SG 32 1 453 67 48 20 6 92 14.2 2.1 1.5 .6 .2 2.9Michael Adams basketballPG 21 3 329 22 67 21 4 114 15.7 1.0 3.2 1.0 .2 5.4Scott BurrellSF 20 20 693 98 47 27 13 263 34.7 4.9 2.4 1.4 .7 13.2Khalid Reeves†PG 20 5 418 40 72 16 1 162 20.9 2.0 3.6 .8 .1 8.1Greg Sutton basketball†PG 18 0 190 15 39 8 0 62 10.6 .8 2.2 .4 .0 3.4Muggsy BoguesPG 6 0 77 7 19 2 0 14 12.8 1.2 3.2 .3 .0 2.3Corey BeckPG 5 0 33 7 5 1 0 5 6.6 1.4 1.0 .2 .0 1.0Gerald Glass†SF 5 0 15 2 0 1 0 5 3.0 .4 .0 .2 .0 1.0Donald Hodge basketball†C 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 .5 .0 .0 .0 .0Joe Wolf†PF 1 0 18 2 0 2 0 0 18.0 2.0 .0 2.0 .0 .0 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Hornets only. Transactions June 24, 1995 Lost Kenny Gattison to the Vancouver Grizzlies in the NBA expansion draft. June 27, 1995 Traded Hersey Hawkins and David Wingate to the Seattle SuperSonics for Kendall Gill. September 27, 1995 Signed Rafael Addison as an unrestricted free agent. October 3, 1995 Signed Pete Myers as an unrestricted free agent. October 4, 1995 Signed Corey Beck as a free agent. Signed Negele Knight as an unrestricted free agent. October 24, 1995 Waived Negele Knight. November 2, 1995 Waived Corey Beck. November 3, 1995 Traded LeRon Ellis, Alonzo Mourning and Pete Myers to the Miami Heat for Matt Geiger, Khalid Reeves, Glen Rice and a 1996 1st round draft pick (Tony Delk was later selected). November 6, 1995 Waived Joe Wolf. December 23, 1995 Signed Corey Beck to a contract for the rest of the season. January 3, 1996 Waived Greg Sutton. January 5, 1996 Waived Corey Beck. January 19, 1996 Traded Kendall Gill and Khalid Reeves to the New Jersey Nets for Kenny Anderson and Gerald Glass. January 22, 1996 Signed Anthony Goldwire to a 10-day contract. January 31, 1996 Signed Anthony Goldwire to a contract for the rest of the season. February 16, 1996 Signed Pete Myers as a free agent. February 22, 1996 Waived Gerald Glass. February 23, 1996 Signed Donald Hodge to a 10-day contract. March 4, 1996 Released Donald Hodge. Player transactions citation: 1995–96 Charlotte Hornets Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHH/1996_transactions.html July 2, 2021 References Category:Charlotte Hornets seasons Char Bob Bob Category:1990s in Charlotte, North Carolina