Charlotte Hornets Retire Dell Curry's Jersey

0:00Durham's story is making news on March 20th. The Charlotte Hornets retired Dell Curry's number 30 jersey. Thursday night during half time of their 130-111 win over the Orlando Magic. Curry, the team's first pick in the 1988 expansion draft, spent 10 of his 16 NBA seasons with Charlotte and was their last. Original player when he left after the 1997-1998 season. He holds franchise records for games played at 701 and remains second in scoring and three pointers made. Curry earned NBA sixth man of the year honors in 1994 and is called Charlotte home for nearly 40 years, now in his 11th season as the team's TV color commentator. Family gathered for the emotional moment, including son Steven and Seth Curry of the Golden State Warriors, daughter Sidel, wife Nikki, and grandchildren. Video messages came from former teammates like Larry Johnson and Muzzi Boggs, plus his kids and broadcast partner.

1:01Before the game, Curry received North Carolina's order of the long-leaf pine honor from Governor Josh Stein, and the team donated to the boys and Girls Club in his name. Team leaders praised his lasting impact on and off the court as a foundational figure for the franchise. This tribute cements Curry's deep roots with the Hornets and the community he helped build from the start.