Dell Curry’s Iconic No. 30 Jersey Set for Hornets Retirement — See Steph’s Emotional Reaction

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have announced that franchise legend Dell Curry will have his No. 30 jersey lifted to the rafters of Spectrum Center on 19 March 2026, coinciding with the home game against the Orlando Magic. Curry, now 61, spent a decade (1988-98) as the Hornets’ premier three-point marksman, amassing 9,839 points—second-most in team history—and appearing in a franchise-record 701 games. His 40.2 percent career accuracy from beyond the arc helped him earn the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1994 and cemented his reputation as one of the league’s original long-range specialists. The jersey retirement will make Curry only the second player honored in such fashion by Charlotte; he joins the late Bobby Phills (No. 13), underscoring his lasting impact on the franchise’s identity. In addition to his playing days, Curry is in his 17th season as the Hornets’ television analyst, further strengthening his bond with fans across the Carolinas. Family legacy will be front-and-center on ceremony night. Sons Stephen and Seth—current NBA sharpshooters in their own right—are expected to attend, highlighting the generational influence of Dell’s trademark shooting form. The moment also resonates with Queen City supporters who watched the elder Curry help put the expansion Hornets on the NBA map during the early 1990s. Pregame festivities on 19 March will feature video tributes, guest appearances from former teammates, and the unveiling of Curry’s banner. Fans holding tickets to the Magic matchup will be admitted early for the celebration, and limited-edition “Curry 30” merchandise is slated for release throughout the weekend, adding extra buzz to an already anticipated spring matchup. For the Hornets, retiring Dell Curry’s jersey is both a nod to the franchise’s history and a bridge to its future: a reminder of the original teal-and-purple era as the team forges ahead with a young core. For Charlotte sports culture, it immortalizes the player who helped make basketball matter in North Carolina’s biggest city—long before his son Stephen redefined the NBA three-pointer on a global stage.