Hornets History

You won't see a lot of basketball cards on this blog...especially after the NBA screwed Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats last night in the Draft Lottery.  That said the lottery combined with the playoffs did get me strolling down memory lane.

All of Charlotte was cheering w/ Alonzo Mourning hit the shot.  This shot was just as big for Charlotte as "the slide" by the Braves' Sid Bream was for Atlanta.  I really miss that team.  Too bad Larry Johnson and 'Zo couldn't get along as they made a formidable duo in the early 90's.

A helping hand

Competition isn't always bad. It's always cool to run across fellow Braves collectors where we can help each other out from time to time.  Awhile back a reader contacted me about something...can't remember what exactly.  Turns out he too was a Braves fan and was looking for new trading partners.  From time to time I send him Braves stuff and he sends me Braves and Panthers cards.  He even started his own blog not too long ago, Chipp 'n' Dale.  Recently he contacted me about a Steve Smith card and tossed in a nice little bonus...

2012 Panini Prime Signatures (426/499)

92-93 Fleer Ultra RC

I love getting old Hornets cards!  I'm not as big a fan of the NBA now as I was in the early 90's, but that doesn't stop me from wanting more old school Charlotte Hornets...you know, the real Hornets.  I really really hope Michael Jordan renames the Bobcats the Hornets again since the name is being freed up.  The whole city is behind the movement.  Come on Jordan, Bring back the Buzz!