Baron Davis made a significant mark as the second Charlotte Hornets player to wear jersey No. 1, earning an All-Star nod during his three-season tenure from 1999 to 2002. The current Hornets are building their own momentum, most recently securing a 110-96 victory over the New York Knicks on April 12, 2026.
Selected third overall in the 1999 NBA Draft, Davis joined the Hornets as a promising guard from UCLA. His rookie season was a quiet one, but his game exploded by his third year in Charlotte. In that 2001-02 campaign, he put up impressive averages of 18.1 points, 8.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game.
Over his full three-year stint with the franchise, Davis averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. He was the fifth player in Hornets history to make an All-Star team while with the club. His explosive athleticism and playmaking became a signature part of the team's identity before its relocation to New Orleans.
After leaving Charlotte, Davis continued to excel. He played at an elite level for both the New Orleans Hornets and the Golden State Warriors. Davis received MVP votes in two separate seasons, once with each of those franchises.
His 13-year career totals are notable. Davis appeared in 835 games, finishing with career averages of 16.1 points, 7.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. He was a two-time All-Star, made one All-NBA team, and led the entire league in steals per game twice. His ability to change a game on both ends of the floor defined his time in the league.
The modern Hornets are showing flashes of strong play as they build for the future. Their recent form over the last five games stands at three wins and two losses (WLLWW). This stretch includes some high-scoring performances and tough matchups.
Following a 129-108 win over the Indiana Pacers on April 3, 2026, and a 127-107 victory against the Phoenix Suns the next day, the team faced a challenging 122-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 5. A 113-102 defeat against the Boston Celtics came on April 8. The Hornets then fell 118-100 to the Detroit Pistons on April 10 before bouncing back with that 110-96 win over the Knicks. Fans can track the team's progress on the official standings page.
Baron Davis is a central figure in the story of jersey No. 1, but he wasn't the first. The history of the number includes other names who have donned it for Charlotte. The list features players like Tony Delk, Robert Parish, and Spencer Hawes.
More recent wearers include Theron Smith, Jeff McInnis, and Larry Hughes. Bismack Biyombo, Briante Weber, Miles Bridges, and the legendary Muggsy Bogues have also worn the number. Each player added a chapter to the franchise's history, with Davis's All-Star caliber play standing out as a high point for that specific jersey.
