The Ultimate NBA - New Orleans Pelicans Quiz

The correct answer is Chicago Bulls. On April 8, 1996, the Charlotte Hornets ended the Chicago Bulls' 44-game home winning streak. This was a significant achievement for the Hornets, as the Bulls were a dominant team during that time, led by Michael Jordan. The victory by the Hornets marked a rare defeat for the Bulls on their home court and showcased the competitiveness of the Charlotte team.

After both the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons, the New Orleans Hornets decided to fire a head coach. This suggests that the team was not satisfied with the performance of their head coach during those seasons and decided to make a change in order to improve the team's results.

The Charlotte Hornets had purple, teal, and white as their official colors. Orange was not one of the official colors of the Charlotte Hornets.

Chris Andersen, also known as "Birdman," was given a two-year NBA suspension for illegal drug use. Andersen tested positive for a banned substance, which violated the NBA's drug policy. As a result, he was suspended from playing in the league for two seasons. This incident had a significant impact on his career, but he later returned to the NBA and continued playing for several more years.

The Hornets played in Charlotte for fourteen seasons before relocating to New Orleans.

Rex Chapman is the correct answer because he placed third in the 1991 Slam-Dunk Contest.

Baron Davis is the correct answer because he appeared as himself in an episode of HBO's "Arliss". This suggests that the other three players, Chris Paul, Peja Stojakovic, and Cedric Simmons, did not make appearances on the show.

Dick Harter was the first head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

Cedric Simmons started 4 games in his rookie season for the 2006-07 Hornets.

The original name of the Charlotte Hornets was supposed to be Charlotte Spirit.

Craig Claxton is nicknamed "Speedy" because it reflects his fast and agile playing style on the basketball court. This nickname suggests that he is quick in his movements, able to swiftly maneuver around opponents, and has a high level of speed and athleticism.

Cedric Simmons is six foot nine inches tall.

During the 2000-2001 season, Jamal Mashburn of the Charlotte Hornets missed 42 games due to an abdominal strain. This injury likely affected his ability to play and perform at his best, leading to his absence from the games. An abdominal strain refers to a tear or injury to the muscles in the abdomen, which can cause pain, limited mobility, and difficulty in participating in physical activities such as basketball.

Among the former Charlotte Hornets stars listed, Anthony Mason is the only one who did not play college basketball in the ACC. Muggsy Bouges played for Wake Forest, J.R. Reid played for North Carolina, and Kenny Anderson played for Georgia Tech, all of which are ACC teams. Therefore, the correct answer is Anthony Mason.

Charlie Parker is the correct answer because he is the former Maverick assistant coach who joined the Hornets' coaching staff in June '07.