Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 2 Dale Ellis 1999-2000

Dale Ellis, a seasoned NBA player, donned the No. 2 jersey for the Charlotte Hornets during the 1999-2000 season. This marked Ellis' second time in franchise history to wear that number. Ellis' illustrious career spanned 17 seasons following his selection with the 9th overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks.

Ellis' talent truly blossomed in his fourth year, when he earned the Most Improved Player Award. His performance that year was nothing short of spectacular, averaging 24.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Over the subsequent decade, Ellis maintained a consistent presence in the NBA. By the time he played his final season with the Hornets, he averaged just 2.3 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.3 steals in each game.

Throughout his career, Ellis played in 1,209 games and averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 steals. His shooting percentages were impressive, with a 47.9% field goal accuracy and a 40.3% three-point accuracy. Ellis was a two-time All-Star and received one All-NBA selection while playing for the Seattle Supersonics.

The Charlotte Hornets have a rich history of jersey numbers, and Ellis' tenure with the No. 2 in 1999-2000 was a notable chapter in that narrative. For further NBA updates, including Rookie Wire's coverage of the Hornets' jersey number history, visit https://www.youtube.com/@BasketBaltes and https://www.instagram.com/basketbaltes/.