The Charlotte Hornets are known more for acquiring talent through the NBA Draft, such as in the case of some of the franchise’s greatest players like Kemba Walker, Larry Johnson, and Baron Davis, or through trades, like Glen Rice and Eddie Jones. But the team has also been known to make splashes in free agency from time to time.
Over the years, the team has lured players who went on to play their best years with the Hornets, whether they are back to the basket big men, deadly shooters, or lockdown defenders.
Here are the five best free agent signings in franchise history.