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Hornets to Retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 on March 19

The honor reflects new ownership’s push to reconnect the franchise with its history.

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Hornets to retire franchise legend Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey on March 19
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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Overview

  • The jersey will be raised at Spectrum Center during a home game against the Orlando Magic, with an on-court ceremony planned the night of March 19.
  • Curry becomes only the second Hornets player to receive the honor, joining Bobby Phills’ retired No. 13.
  • A franchise cornerstone as a sharpshooting Sixth Man of the Year in 1993–94, Curry ranks among Charlotte’s leaders in games, points and three-pointers and is in his 17th season as the team’s TV analyst.
  • The team surprised Curry with the news during a staged interview, prompting emotional messages from family members including Stephen and Seth.
  • Most official materials cite March 19 for the ceremony, though an Associated Press report listed March 23, a discrepancy the team’s announcement clarifies.