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

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

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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 number will be raised during a ceremony at the March 19 home game against the Magic at Spectrum Center, with a commemorative Topps card for the first 10,000 fans.
  • Curry becomes only the second Hornet to have a jersey retired, joining the late Bobby Phills.
  • Across 10 Charlotte seasons, Curry logged 701 games and 9,839 points and later served 17 seasons as the team’s television analyst and ambassador.
  • Owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin highlighted the move as part of honoring the club’s legacy and community ties.
  • The team revealed the news to Curry in a surprise interview as Stephen and Seth Curry offered congratulations; while some reports listed a different date, the Hornets’ official release specifies March 19.