Hornets' Christian Anderson chooses No. 5 jersey for rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Christian Anderson Jr., the 18th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, will wear No. 5 during his rookie season. He previously sported various numbers, including No. 3 in high school and No. 4 in college at Texas Tech, where he averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists last season. Anderson's choice comes as he joins the Hornets, aiming to make an impact alongside fellow first-rounder Hannes Steinbach. He recently participated in the summer league, averaging 10.4 points per game in five outings.
- •Anderson is the 13th player to wear No. 5 for the Hornets.
- •He averaged 18.5 points and 7.4 assists last season at Texas Tech.
- •Anderson debuted in summer league, averaging 10.4 points in five games.
- •He was a third-team All-American prior to joining the Hornets.
- •The Hornets are optimistic about his contributions this season.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets' Christian Anderson picks new jersey number to start career
"After wearing several jersey numbers over the years, Christian Anderson Jr. will have a new look for his rookie campaign with the Hornets.
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