Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by the Charlotte Hornets in March.
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 in March.
"I never imagined it would happen," Dell told the AP. "It means so much to me. I do it because it's 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's fun, we're having a great time and come celebrate, come support. ... Man, it would be an injustice to try to put into words what this means."
The Hornets' only other retired jersey belongs to Bobby Phills (No. 13), which was retired on Feb. 9, 2000.
That will change in March.
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.