Hornets' all-time top five scorers: Walker leads, Dell Curry is second.

Despite the Charlotte Hornets' relatively short history, the team has produced many outstanding scorers. Here are the Hornets ' top five all-time leading scorers:

1. Kemba Walker ( 12009 points)

After being selected 9th overall in the 2011 NBA draft , Walker played his first eight seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, gradually becoming the team's core player. During his time with the Hornets, Walker often shouldered the primary scoring burden, showcasing his excellent penetration, ball-handling, and clutch ability, and was selected to the All-Star team three times.

2. Dell Curry ( 9839 points )

Curry played 10 seasons for the Hornets from 1988 to 1998 , and was one of the team's most important scorers in its early days. Curry was known for his accurate three-point shooting, and as a reserve player, he could often quickly provide the team with offensive firepower, becoming an important scoring option in the Hornets' early lineup.

3. Miles Bridges ( 7956 points )

After being selected 12th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft , Bridges played seven seasons for Charlotte. After averaging 7.5 points per game in his rookie season, Bridges averaged over 20 points per game for three consecutive seasons . In the 2025-26 season, he helped the Hornets achieve a 44- win season, the team 's best record since the 2015-16 season.

4. Gerald Wallace ( 7437 points )

Wallace played seven seasons for the Hornets . In 2010 , he was selected to the All-Star team for the first and only time. He was also outstanding in defense and rebounding.

5. Larry Johnson ( 7405 points)

After being drafted first overall by the Hornets in 1991 , Johnson quickly became the team's early core player and was named Rookie of the Year in his rookie season. Johnson played five seasons in Charlotte, during which he was selected to the All-Star team twice . With his strong physique, excellent rebounding ability, and low-post scoring prowess, he left an important mark on Hornets history.

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