Fansided

Every NBA team’s all-time starting lineup

By Brandon Jefferson

MIAMI, FL - March 14: Dwyane Wade #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game against the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on March 14 2014. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2014 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - March 14: Dwyane Wade #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game against the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on March 14 2014. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2014 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 5: Alonzo Mourning #33 and Larry Johnson #2 of the Charlotte Hornets walk against the Sacramento Kings during a game played on March 5, 1995 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 5: Alonzo Mourning #33 and Larry Johnson #2 of the Charlotte Hornets walk against the Sacramento Kings during a game played on March 5, 1995 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Charlotte Hornets

PG – Kemba Walker

The Charlotte Hornets are a team searching for a foothold in NBA lore but one that also could be searching for a new face of the franchise as early as next season. Kemba Walker has been the team’s best player for the last few seasons and he now enters unrestricted free agency. If this is the end of Walker’s Hornets tenure, he has certainly done his part to be remembered fondly. He is currently the all-time leader in points, field goals, 3-point field goals, and minutes played after eight seasons with the team.

SG – Eddie Jones

A forgotten player of the 1990s, Eddie Jones was never the best player on any team he played but he was great in his role. As a secondary or tertiary option, Jones truly excelled. He was an athletic slashing wing. Jones was a threat to score off the dribble or off the catch. Jones’ was great during his time with the Charlotte Hornets.

SF – Glen Rice

The main piece brought back in the Alonzo Mourning trade with the Miami Heat, Rice had big shoes to feel in 1995 and feel them he did. Rice’s three seasons saw the Hornets twice break the 50-win barrier, which coincided with their first-ever back-to-back playoff appearances. Rice’s ability to score from anywhere on the floor helped him become a three-time all-star with Charlotte and he even took home all-star game MVP honors in 1997.

PF – Larry Johnson

Larry “Grandmama” Johnson was the first true star for the Charlotte Hornets after they entered the NBA as an expansion team in 1988. Johnson was a monster as he was quicker than most big men while also being stronger than most wings. In transition, Johnson was truly an unstoppable force. Johnson didn’t stay long in Charlotte but during his time there he did enough to be one of the most known and celebrated players in the league.

C – Alonzo Mourning

In 1988, the Charlotte Hornets were added to the NBA as an expansion team, by 1992 they would add their franchise cornerstone in Alonzo Mourning. After drafting Mourning the team would have its first-ever winning season the next year and for each of the three years that Mourning played for the team, they never had a losing record once. A consistent threat to produce a 20-point and 10-rebound performance, Mourning helped cement the Hornets as a real team in the NBA.

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