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Bobcats' Forgotten No. 1: Hart's Lone Star Season
11 Sep
Summary
- Jason Hart wore No. 1 for the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004-05.
- He averaged 9.5 points and five assists in his breakout season.
- Hart was traded after one year, ending his Charlotte tenure.
Jason Hart, initially selected as the 49th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, became the first player to wear No. 1 for the Charlotte Bobcats. After three NBA seasons, including time with the San Antonio Spurs, Hart signed a three-year deal with the Bobcats.
Entering the 2004-05 season with limited NBA experience, Hart flourished in a reserve capacity for Charlotte. He recorded impressive averages of 9.5 points, five assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in 74 appearances. This standout performance, however, lasted only one season.
Hart's tenure with the Bobcats concluded when he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. His NBA career spanned nine seasons, with overall averages of 4.8 points, 2.3 assists, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.7 steals across 341 games played.
