NBA<\/a> seasons in Charlotte after arriving through the 1988 expansion draft. Over that span, he became one of the league\u2019s most reliable perimeter threats and a steady presence for a young franchise. He retired as Charlotte\u2019s all-time leader in points and three-point field goals made, marks that stood for years. He still ranks near the top in games played, scoring, and shooting efficiency.\u201cI never imagined it would happen,\u201d Curry said. \u201cIt means so much to me. I do it because it\u2019s what I love to do. The game gave me so much, the fans gave me so much and I want to stay involved just to give back what I can and make this organization what it should be and give the fans, the team and the broadcast and the show that it\u2019s fun, we\u2019re having a great time and come celebrate, come support. … Man, it would be an injustice to try to put into words what this means.\u201dHornets’ leadership also shared their thoughts on the decision. \u201cDell Curry has been a cornerstone of the Charlotte Hornets for more than 25 years, both on and off the court,\u201d Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin said. \u201cHe exemplifies what it means to be a Hornet through his professionalism, work ethic and commitment to excellence. Dell\u2019s impact on our organization, our fans and our community is undeniable, and he is truly deserving of this honor.\u201d<\/p>\nDell Curry\u2019s impact extends beyond the court and into the community<\/p>\n
Curry\u2019s bond with Charlotte did not end when his playing days did. He has spent 17 seasons as the team\u2019s television analyst, bringing familiarity and trust to broadcasts while staying connected to fans. Combined with his playing career, his time with the organization spans more than two decades.The city also watched his family grow. Stephen and Seth Curry developed their games in Charlotte gyms, while the community followed their paths through college and into the NBA. That shared history deepened the connection. \u201cI still love the game. I love the fans. I love their interaction, not only in the arena, but when I go out to the community, I\u2019m one of them. And they treat me as such, my whole family as such,\u201d Curry said. When No. 30 rises to the rafters, it will honor Dell\u2019s contribution to the franchise while celebrating his love for the city.Also Read: \u201cEverything else doesn\u2019t matter\u201d: LeBron James sent a heartfelt message to fans supporting him throughout his 23-year career<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dell Curry. Image via: Jacob Kupferman \/ Getty Images The former Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Dell Curry recently received…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":537533,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3777],"tags":[7,20296,684,473,3878,17027,685,6479,6,573],"class_list":{"0":"post-537532","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-charlotte-hornets","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-basketball-legacy","10":"tag-charlotte","11":"tag-charlotte-hornets","12":"tag-charlottehornets","13":"tag-dell-curry","14":"tag-hornets","15":"tag-jersey-retirement","16":"tag-nba","17":"tag-stephen-curry"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/115897177638024781","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=537532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/537532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/537533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=537532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=537532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=537532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Dell Curry. Image via: Jacob Kupferman \/ Getty Images The former Charlotte Hornets sharpshooter Dell Curry recently received a heartfelt accolade. The franchise informed him that No. 30 will be retired on March 19 during a home game against the Orlando Magic. Dell, who is the father of Stephen and Seth Curry, had a remarkable career in the league with astonishing stats.Curry\u2019s career was crucial in shaping the early identity of the Hornets. Also, his connection to the city never faded after retirement. The honor places him among the most enduring figures the organization has known.<\/p>\n