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Charlotte Hornets: The 1990-91 Season Unveiled

An analytical examination of the Charlotte Hornets' 1990-91 National Basketball Association season, detailing team performance, player statistics, and key organizational movements.

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Season Overview

Franchise Context

This marked the third season for the Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was part of a significant event, hosting the 1991 NBA All-Star Game at the Charlotte Coliseum during this period.

Performance Metrics

The Hornets concluded the season with a record of 26 wins and 56 losses, achieving a winning percentage of .317. This placed them seventh in the Central Division and eleventh in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite the challenges, the team showed improvement, gaining seven games compared to the previous season, though they finished last in their division for the third consecutive year.

Divisional Alignment

Following a year in the Western Conference's Midwest Division, the Hornets returned to the Eastern Conference, specifically aligning with the Central Division. This shift in conference and division placement was a notable organizational change for the franchise.

NBA Draft Selections

Key Acquisition

The Hornets secured the fifth overall pick in the 1990 NBA draft. With this selection, they drafted Kendall Gill, a shooting guard from the University of Illinois, who would become a significant player for the team.

Draft Class Details

The team's draft strategy focused on building talent through the annual selection process. Below is a summary of their picks in the 1990 NBA Draft:

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 5 Kendall Gill SG/SF United States Illinois
2 39 Steve Scheffler C/PF United States Purdue

Team Roster

Player and Coaching Staff

The roster for the 1990-91 season featured a mix of established players and emerging talent. The coaching staff was led by Gene Littles. The table below provides a detailed look at the players, including their positions, jersey numbers, physical attributes, and collegiate backgrounds.

1990–91 Charlotte Hornets roster
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
G 1 Muggsy Bogues 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) 136 lb (62 kg) 1965-01-09 Wake Forest
G 3 Rex Chapman 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1967-10-05 Kentucky
G 30 Dell Curry 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1964-06-25 Virginia Tech
F 33 Kenny Gattison 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1964-05-23 Old Dominion
G 13 Kendall Gill 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1968-05-25 Illinois
C 42 Mike Gminski 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1959-08-03 Duke
G 4 Scott Haffner 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1966-02-02 Evansville
F 31 Randolph Keys 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1966-04-19 Southern Miss
C 45 Eric Leckner 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 265 lb (120 kg) 1966-05-27 Wyoming
F 22 Johnny Newman 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1963-11-28 Richmond
C 34 J. R. Reid 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 247 lb (112 kg) 1968-03-31 North Carolina
C 55 Steve Scheffler 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1967-09-03 Purdue
F 7 Kelly Tripucka 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1959-02-16 Notre Dame

Coaching Staff:

  • Head Coach: Gene Littles
  • Assistant Coaches: Tom Nissalke, Mike Pratt

Player Statistics

Season Performance

The statistical output for the 1990-91 season highlights individual player contributions across various categories. Key performers included Johnny Newman, Rex Chapman, Muggsy Bogues, J.R. Reid, Dell Curry, and Kendall Gill, each making significant impacts in scoring, assists, rebounds, and steals.

Player POS GP GS MP REB AST STL BLK PTS MPG RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Kendall Gill SG 82 36 1,944 263 303 104 39 906 23.7 3.2 3.7 1.3 .5 11.0
Johnny Newman SF 81 81 2,477 254 188 100 17 1,371 30.6 3.1 2.3 1.2 .2 16.9
Muggsy Bogues PG 81 46 2,299 216 669 137 3 568 28.4 2.7 8.3 1.7 .0 7.0
J. R. Reid C 80 80 2,467 502 89 87 47 902 30.8 6.3 1.1 1.1 .6 11.3
Kelly Tripucka SF 77 1 1,289 176 159 33 13 541 16.7 2.3 2.1 .4 .2 7.0
Dell Curry SG 76 14 1,515 199 166 75 25 802 19.9 2.6 2.2 1.0 .3 10.6
Kenny Gattison PF 72 6 1,552 379 44 48 67 650 21.6 5.3 .6 .7 .9 9.0
Rex Chapman PG 70 68 2,100 191 250 73 16 1,102 30.0 2.7 3.6 1.0 .2 15.7
Mike Gminski C 50 50 1,405 381 60 24 22 572 28.1 7.6 1.2 .5 .4 11.4
Randolph Keys SF 44 0 473 100 18 22 15 140 10.8 2.3 .4 .5 .3 3.2
Eric Leckner C 40 2 744 208 21 10 11 230 18.6 5.2 .5 .3 .3 5.8
Steve Scheffler C 39 0 227 45 9 6 2 59 5.8 1.2 .2 .2 .1 1.5
Armen Gilliam PF 25 25 949 234 27 34 21 494 38.0 9.4 1.1 1.4 .8 19.8
Dave Hoppen C 19 0 112 30 3 2 1 44 5.9 1.6 .2 .1 .1 2.3
Earl Cureton PF 9 1 159 36 3 0 3 17 17.7 4.0 .3 .0 .3 1.9
Scott Haffner PG 7 0 50 4 9 3 1 17 7.1 .6 1.3 .4 .1 2.4
Jeff Sanders PF 3 0 43 9 1 1 1 13 14.3 3.0 .3 .3 .3 4.3

League Standings

Divisional and Conference Placement

The Hornets' performance placed them in the lower half of both their division and conference standings. The following tables illustrate their position relative to other NBA teams during the 1990-91 season.

Central Division Standings

Team W L PCT GB Home Road Div
y-Chicago Bulls 61 21 .744 — 35–6 26–15 25–5
x-Detroit Pistons 50 32 .610 11 32–9 18–23 19–11
x-Milwaukee Bucks 48 34 .585 13 33–8 15–26 16–14
x-Atlanta Hawks 43 39 .524 18 29–12 14–27 11–19
x-Indiana Pacers 41 41 .500 20 29–12 12–29 15–15
Cleveland Cavaliers 33 49 .402 28 23–18 10–31 11–19
Charlotte Hornets 26 56 .317 35 17–24 9–32 8–22

Eastern Conference Standings

# Team W L PCT GB
1 c-Chicago Bulls 61 21 .744 –
2 y-Boston Celtics 56 26 .683 5
3 x-Detroit Pistons 50 32 .610 11
4 x-Milwaukee Bucks 48 34 .585 13
5 x-Philadelphia 76ers 44 38 .537 17
6 x-Atlanta Hawks 43 39 .524 18
7 x-Indiana Pacers 41 41 .500 20
8 x-New York Knicks 39 43 .476 22
9 Cleveland Cavaliers 33 49 .402 28
10 Washington Bullets 30 52 .366 31
11 New Jersey Nets 26 56 .317 35
12 Charlotte Hornets 26 56 .317 35
13 Miami Heat 24 58 .293 37

Accolades and Recognition

All-Rookie Team

A significant individual achievement during the season was the recognition of Kendall Gill. His performance earned him a place on the NBA All-Rookie First Team, indicating his potential and immediate impact on the league.

Team Transactions

Roster Changes

The Hornets engaged in several transactions throughout the season to adjust their roster and team dynamics. These movements included player signings, waiving players, and significant trades, such as the mid-season exchange involving Mike Gminski.

  • July 28, 1990: Signed Johnny Newman as an unrestricted free agent.
  • August 29, 1990: Signed Jim Les as a free agent.
  • September 5, 1990: Waived Brian Rowsom.
  • October 23, 1990: Waived Jim Les.
  • October 24, 1990: Waived Andre Turner.
  • October 30, 1990: Waived Richard Anderson. Waived Mike Holton.
  • January 4, 1991: Traded Armen Gilliam and Dave Hoppen to the Philadelphia 76ers for Mike Gminski.
  • January 22, 1991: Signed Scott Haffner to a 10-day contract. Signed Jeff Sanders to a 10-day contract.
  • January 31, 1991: Waived Jeff Sanders.
  • February 11, 1991: Signed Scott Haffner for the remainder of the season.
  • January 29, 1991: Traded draft picks to Sacramento Kings for Eric Leckner.
  • April 17, 1991: Robert Reid signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • May 31, 1991: Waived Steve Scheffler.

NBA All-Star Showcase

Charlotte Hosts the Event

The city of Charlotte played host to the prestigious 1991 NBA All-Star Game, held at the Charlotte Coliseum. This event brought significant attention to the franchise and the city.

Player Participation

Representing the Hornets in the All-Star weekend festivities were Rex Chapman and Kendall Gill, both of whom participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. This marked Chapman's second consecutive appearance in the event, showcasing their athletic abilities on a national stage.

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