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Ranking the top five Charlotte Hornets uniforms of all time

By Luke Tucker

25 Feb 1997: Charlotte Hornets guard Tyrone Bogues (left) and forward Rafael Addison look on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won the game, 86-84. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
25 Feb 1997: Charlotte Hornets guard Tyrone Bogues (left) and forward Rafael Addison look on during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won the game, 86-84. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport /
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8 Feb 1996: Guard Tyrone Bogues of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball around the perimeter during a game against the New York Knics at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets won the game 120-100. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport
8 Feb 1996: Guard Tyrone Bogues of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball around the perimeter during a game against the New York Knics at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets won the game 120-100. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport /

No. 4: Hornets home uniforms (1988-2002):

An original Hornets uniform, these threads are a timeless classic. The four pinstripes going down the front of this jersey make it one of the few uniforms in NBA history to regularly feature pinstripes. What makes the pinstriping even more unique is the fact that each stripe is a different color. From left to right, the stripes are dark blue, teal, purple, and dark green. Later versions would include double pinstripes and a wide teal stripe down both sides of the jersey and shorts.

These uniforms were actually worn in the Hornets’ first game ever on November 4, 1988. Additional features of this uniform include the striping around the collar and arms of the jersey, each with five stripes, one teal, one purple, one dark blue, and two white stripes. Last season, the Hornets brought this particular uniform back as a throwback option.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 09: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 09, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Upon bringing these unis back, the stripe order was tweaked, as well as the “CHARLOTTE” script wasn’t as large, however, it was still cool to see such a cool look return to the floor. A uniform that once graced the backs of classic Hornets legends now gets to return to action in the modern Hornets era.

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