Charlotte Hornets fans know disappointment all too well. The most recent season saw a franchise, looking to build off a surprising playoff run, take a step back after poor offseason signings and rampant injuries derailed the momentum gained from the previous year. Most of it was tough to watch, but it's not the first time Charlotte fans were looking towards the playoffs, only to see their team stumble and regress.
The 2007-08 Charlotte Bobcats were also supposed to be a playoff team. Entering year four since their expansion into the league, the team had increased their win total each season, from 18, to 26, to 33 wins.