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Hawkins' Hornets Return: A Tale of Two Stints
23 Sep
Summary
- Hersey Hawkins played two separate stints with the Charlotte Hornets.
- He wore three different jersey numbers during his time with the team.
- Hawkins was part of a trade that sent him to the Seattle SuperSonics.
Hersey Hawkins donned three different jersey numbers—3, 32, and 33—across two distinct periods with the Charlotte Hornets. Initially acquired for the 1993-94 season, Hawkins became a key player for the team.
He played every game for Charlotte in two consecutive seasons, averaging 14.3 points and shooting efficiently from beyond the arc. The Hornets later traded Hawkins to the Seattle SuperSonics as part of a package for Kendall Gill.
Following his time in Seattle and a season with the Chicago Bulls, Hawkins returned to Charlotte for a second, shorter stint. He finished his 13-year NBA career, which included an All-Star selection, averaging 14.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.7 steals.
