Dell Curry's No. 30 Charlotte Hornets jersey will be hoisted into the rafters at the Spectrum Center.
Dell Curry still can't believe it.
The father of the greatest shooter in NBA history, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by the Charlotte Hornets tonight against the Orlando Magic.
“I had no idea it was happening,” Curry told NBA.com in a phone interview last week. “They kind of pulled the rug out from under me. From [the announcement] to now, I’ve had so many people reach out, well-wishes and congrats. I’m super-excited. Grateful, humble, obviously blessed to be in this organization forever. The Hornets have been keeping me in the loop without telling me exactly everything that’s going to happen.
“It doesn’t just represent me. It’s all my teammates, coaches, and the fans as well.”
During his 10 seasons with the Hornets (1988–98), Dell established himself as one of the most accomplished and respected players in franchise history. He retired as the team's all-time leader in games (701), points (9,839), field goals made (3,951) and three-point field goals (929).
Dell continues to rank among the top 10 in numerous Hornets statistical categories, including games (first), seasons (first), points (second), field goals made (second), field goals attempted (second), three-point field goals made (second), three-point field goal percentage (third), steals (fourth), free throw percentage (sixth) and free throws made (eighth).
"When I first came to Charlotte in 1988, the city embraced my family and me in a way I never expected," Dell said. "I was blessed to join an organization that believed in me, play alongside teammates who would become life-long friends and compete in front of the most passionate fans in the NBA.
"I'm proud to continue being part of the Hornets organization and this community today. Having my jersey retired is an honor I never imagined, and I’m forever grateful to Rick and Gabe as well as the entire organization. Charlotte shaped so many meaningful moments in my life, and I’m humbled by this recognition."
Dell won the 1993-94 Sixth Man of the Year Award with the Hornets. Soon, his No. 30 jersey will hang in the rafters at the Spectrum Center.
“The Hall of Fame is great, but you actually have to go to the Hall to see who’s there,” Dell Curry said. “For Hornets fans, anybody who visits Spectrum Center for games or concerts, whatever, is going to see that.”
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