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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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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 31: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with Kemba Walker #15 after drawing a foul on his dunk over Mike Muscala #31 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 31, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 31: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with Kemba Walker #15 after drawing a foul on his dunk over Mike Muscala #31 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 31, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Black “City” Edition (2017-2018)

The first of the Hornets’ “City” uniforms, this uniform was one of the coldest looks of the 2017-2018 season. In what has become an annual update of the City uniform, the original is perhaps the Hornets’ best-looking edition to date, despite its unfortunate exit.

Although this look is fairly simple, the white outline of black numbers on the black uniform looks really neat and clean. It’s something the Hornets have had only that one season and hasn’t reappeared since. The appearance of the purple and teal “webbing” going down the sides of the uniform looks awesome and is a step up from the team’s current City uniforms, which feature a simple gray stripe.

Perhaps the coolest aspect of this particular uniform is the “BUZZ CITY” across the chest. The mantra continues to be on the current City uniforms, and up until recently was the organization’s go-to hashtag on social media. Buzz City is a nickname that not only fits the Hornets’ name and mascot but also has roots in Charlotte’s history surrounding the American Revolution (General Cornwallis referred to Charlotte as a “hornet’s nest of rebellion”).

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