Baron Davis reflects on his three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets

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Baron Davis reflects on his three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets
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Baron Davis played three seasons for the Charlotte Hornets after being selected third overall in the 1999 NBA Draft. As the second player in franchise history to wear No. 1, he became the fifth player to earn an All-Star selection while with the team. Following a slow start in his rookie campaign, Davis improved his performance in his third year by averaging 18.1 points and 8.5 assists per game. During his tenure in Charlotte, he averaged 12.6 points and 6.5 assists across his appearances. This analysis is part of a broader review tracking the jersey number history of the Charlotte Hornets. After his time with the franchise concluded, Davis continued his career in New Orleans and Golden State, where he eventually earned MVP votes.

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  • Baron Davis was the third overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft.
  • He spent three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before the team relocated to New Orleans.
  • Davis averaged 12.6 points and 6.5 assists per game during his Charlotte tenure.
  • He was the fifth player in franchise history to make an All-Star appearance.
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Baron Davis spent three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before they relocated to New Orleans.

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