Dell Curry's Jersey Retired by Charlotte Hornets

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and this is your entertainment pulse, entertainment and celebrity news today. The Charlotte Hornets made history Thursday night by retiring Dell Curry's number 30 Jersey at halftime during their game against the Orlando. Magic. Curry, the team's very first pick in the 1988 expansion draft, saw his jersey raise to the rafters alongside Bobby Fills. The 61-year-old, a country boy from Virginia, fought back tears as the moment arrived after months of anticipation. Curry spent 10 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Hornets, wrapping up as their last original player after the 1997-19. 98 season. He earned 6th man of the year honors in 1994 and holds franchise records for games played at 701 plus top spots in. Scoring and pre-pointers. Family gathered to celebrate, including son Steven and set from the Golden State Warriors, daughter Cidal, wife Nikki, his mom, and six grandkids.

1:00Team leaders like co-chairman Rick Schnal and Gay Plotkin joined in, along with video messages from old teammates such as Larry Johnson and Muggsy. Bugs. Steven called it a special night for the family on social media, hailing his dad as the originator now forever honored. Curry thanked fans for embracing him as a 24-year-old rookie and supporting his family for nearly 40 years. These days, Curry broadcasts Hornets games in his 11th season as color commentator. He remains deeply tied to Charlotte through community work and his broadcasting role, a fitting tribute to his lasting legacy. This episode is supported by our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, dope for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.