Charlotte Hornets profile former player Donald Royal's jersey No. 5
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Donald Royal, a former Notre Dame forward, played for the Charlotte Hornets from 1996 to 1998. He was acquired from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Scott Burrell. Over his time with the Hornets, Royal participated in 54 games, averaging 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds. He had a varied NBA career spanning eight seasons and multiple teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. His jersey number five is part of a broader documentation of the Hornets' jersey history.
- •Royal played 54 games for the Hornets across two stints.
- •He was traded to Charlotte for Scott Burrell.
- •Royal averaged 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds during his time with the team.
- •His career in the NBA included stints with several teams.
- •The Hornets are documenting their jersey number history this season.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 5 Donald Royal 1996-1998
"Former Notre Dame forward Donald Royal spent 54 games with the Charlotte Hornets during his eight-year NBA career.
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