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Hornets to Retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 in March Home Ceremony

The move honors his decade in Charlotte alongside years as the team’s broadcaster.

Jan 13, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Dell Curry, father of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (not pictured), watches his son warm up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets color commentator Dell Curry before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

Overview

  • The Hornets announced Wednesday that Curry’s jersey will be retired on March 23 in a home game against the Orlando Magic.
  • ESPN previously reported a March 19 ceremony based on unnamed sources, while the team’s announcement lists March 23.
  • Curry will become only the second Hornet to have a number retired, joining the late Bobby Phills (No. 13).
  • The 1993–94 Sixth Man of the Year spent 10 seasons in Charlotte and ranks second in franchise scoring.
  • Now in his 17th season as the team’s TV analyst and serving as an ambassador, Curry has 27 years with the organization as new ownership stresses reconnecting with club history.