Miles Bridges was the most impactful player to wear No. 0 for the Charlotte Hornets, a legacy he built over seven seasons before a 2026 offseason trade sent him to the Phoenix Suns. The Hornets are currently riding a wave of positive form, most recently defeating the New York Knicks 110-96 on April 12, 2026.
Selected 12th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft from Michigan State, Bridges became a cornerstone for Charlotte. He appeared in 501 games for the franchise, putting up averages of 15.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per contest. His shooting splits were solid, hitting 46.1% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range.
Bridges raise his game to score over 20 points per game in three of his seven seasons. His peak scoring year came in the 2023-24 campaign, where he averaged a career-high 21 points per game. By the time of his departure, he ranked third in total points and fourth in games played in franchise history, cementing his place in the team's record books.
The trade of a veteran like Bridges often signals a shift in team construction. Charlotte's current roster is building its own identity, recently showing resilience with a 3-2 record in its last five games (WLLWW). The sequence of results includes a tough 118-100 loss to the Detroit Pistons on April 10 and a 113-102 defeat to the Boston Celtics on April 8.
But the team has also flashed high-powered offense. They secured a 122-108 road win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 5 and put up big numbers at home with a 129-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on April 3. Just a day before that, they handled Bridges' new team, the Phoenix Suns, with a 127-107 win on April 2.
Bridges was the sixth Hornets player to wear the number zero. The list of previous wearers includes names like Tony Delk, Robert Parish, and Bismack Biyombo. None matched the longevity or statistical output Bridges achieved during his tenure.
His time in Charlotte saw him develop from a high-flying rookie into a primary scoring option. The franchise's decision to move on from him marks the end of a significant chapter for both the player and the jersey number. It opens the door for the next player to try and build their own legacy with the digit on their back.
With Bridges now in Phoenix, the Hornets' focus is fully on their current group and future development. The recent 110-96 victory over the New York Knicks demonstrates the team's capability to compete and win games. Maintaining consistency will be key as they look ahead.
The team's offensive firepower, evidenced by scoring 110 points or more in four of their last five wins, is a promising sign. Balancing that with defensive effort, especially after allowing 118 points to Detroit, is the ongoing challenge. The history of jersey number zero is now part of the franchise's story, and the first-team squad is writing the next chapter on the court.
