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Chris Coleman
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That's why the Hornets were my favorite team as a kid.

I knew who every single player was (and the head coach), many because they had local ties. I pretty much quit watching the NBA when they moved to New Orleans, and I haven't watched since.
Posted: 04/21/2025 at 08:55 AM ET
(In response to this post by MidloHokie)

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Lots of trivia questions suggested by this vintage photo:**
MidloHokie • 04/19/25 10:15 PM ET
I handled claims for both JR Reid and Alonzo Mourning. Loved Kenny Gattison
Stork • 04/21/25 03:57 PM ET
'played' against JR Reid at ODU BBall Summer camp...
banishedtothelounge • 04/22/25 08:20 AM ET
I believe that Dell was the first Hornet! He was chosen in the expansion
santafe • 04/21/25 10:17 AM ET
And was their all time leading scorer until a couple years ago, again, iirc**
santafe • 04/21/25 10:19 AM ET
Correct, up until about 7 years ago, when Kemba Walker became #1**
Will StewartAdmin • 04/21/25 11:44 AM ET
Imagine if he had a 3 point line …**
AnotherTechW • 04/21/25 11:47 AM ET
AnotherTechW • 04/21/25 09:24 PM ET
If Dell had a 3-point line, he'd be VT's leading scorer, not Bimbo.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/21/25 01:40 PM ET
Wally Lancaster was another scorer that shot a lot of 2's from deep.**
HoakieCup • 04/22/25 06:35 AM ET
Wally had the three point line during his 3 years at VT.**
Jackie VT • 04/22/25 11:39 AM ET
I heard many years ago that an informal study was done with game film and
VT One • 04/21/25 07:01 PM ET
Defending Dell Curry
delmarva hokie • 04/23/25 01:32 PM ET
ha, i recall watching VT on tv and dell would take a shot, and he wasn't
804Hokie • 04/21/25 02:10 PM ET
Agreed. Just think how many more 3- pointers he would have attempted. Just
santafe • 04/21/25 02:05 PM ET
That's why the Hornets were my favorite team as a kid. ◄
Chris ColemanAdmin • 04/21/25 08:55 AM ET
Living in CLT, they are the NBA version of the "Sadness Machine". If there
Lancelot Link • 04/21/25 03:46 PM ET
757 represents!**
HoakieCup • 04/21/25 07:23 AM ET
Gosh, on paper, that team looks so much better then just above .500
HOKIE MAGIC • 04/20/25 04:30 PM ET
I blame J.R. Reid**
Newt • 04/21/25 11:09 AM ET
As a kid who went to Green Run, happy to blame all Kemps-villains....
RRHokie90 • 04/21/25 02:16 PM ET
5 Virginians on team
Uncle Ed • 04/20/25 01:17 PM ET
And Gattison played at Old Dominion. **
Stork • 04/21/25 04:01 PM ET
Indeed, and thank you for sharing it. **
133182Hokie • 04/20/25 12:42 PM ET
Kendall Gill's passing still hurts.
Walkin` Willie • 04/20/25 11:18 AM ET
Hornets games were a blast in the early 90s.
GreenvilleVT • 04/21/25 08:53 AM ET
What in the world are you talking about? **
HwoodHokie • 04/20/25 02:20 PM ET
Kendall Gill is still alive and kicking as far as I know...**
8792HOKIE • 04/20/25 12:55 PM ET
Bobby Phills?**
hokieZ71 • 04/20/25 01:30 PM ET
Maybe so**
8792HOKIE • 04/20/25 01:38 PM ET
Yeah, my bad - Bobby Phills**
Walkin` Willie • 04/20/25 03:58 PM ET
So sad about Bobby. His widow & son & daughter live in our neighborhood.**
seacain • 04/20/25 08:41 PM ET
Like a regional who’s who of hoops!**
Bird of Prey • 04/20/25 07:26 AM ET
I really haven't followed the NBA much, but I know who more than half of...
EDGEMAN • 04/20/25 07:48 AM ET
I was like 14. Loved the Hornets back then.
hokieZ71 • 04/19/25 11:10 PM ET