The NBA Belt
Charlotte Hornets
35Reigns
139Days held
24Defenses
1991First reign
Every reign
- 35th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 110–96 · lost to Orlando MagicApr 12, 2026 – Apr 17, 20265 days · 1 def.
- 34th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Toronto Raptors 118–111 · lost to Brooklyn NetsNov 29, 2025 – Dec 1, 20252 days · 0 def.
- 33rd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Dallas Mavericks 110–105 · lost to Memphis GrizzliesJan 20, 2025 – Jan 22, 20252 days · 0 def.
- 32nd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Golden State Warriors 120–113 · lost to Sacramento KingsOct 29, 2022 – Oct 31, 20222 days · 0 def.
- 31st reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Detroit Pistons 140–111 · lost to Orlando MagicJan 5, 2022 – Jan 14, 20229 days · 3 def.
- 30th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Washington Wizards 97–87 · lost to Atlanta HawksNov 17, 2021 – Nov 20, 20213 days · 1 def.
- 29th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Dallas Mavericks 118–99 · lost to Memphis GrizzliesDec 30, 2020 – Jan 1, 20212 days · 0 def.
- 28th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Cleveland Cavaliers 110–99 · lost to Boston CelticsDec 19, 2018 – Dec 23, 20184 days · 1 def.
- 27th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Denver Nuggets 113–107 · lost to New York KnicksDec 7, 2018 – Dec 14, 20187 days · 2 def.
- 26th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Detroit Pistons 113–103 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersNov 11, 2018 – Nov 13, 20182 days · 0 def.
- 25th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 109–91 · lost to Toronto RaptorsDec 18, 2017 – Dec 20, 20172 days · 0 def.
- 24th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Memphis Grizzlies 104–99 · lost to San Antonio SpursOct 30, 2017 – Nov 3, 20174 days · 1 def.
- 23rd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Orlando Magic 109–102 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersMar 22, 2017 – Mar 24, 20172 days · 0 def.
- 22nd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Denver Nuggets 112–102 · lost to Miami HeatMar 4, 2017 – Mar 8, 20174 days · 1 def.
- 21st reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Atlanta Hawks 100–96 · lost to New Orleans PelicansNov 18, 2016 – Nov 19, 20161 day · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Charlotte BobcatsBeat Golden State Warriors 91–75 · lost to San Antonio SpursFeb 4, 2014 – Feb 8, 20144 days · 0 def.
- 19th reign · Charlotte BobcatsBeat Boston Celtics 94–91 · lost to Indiana PacersFeb 11, 2013 – Feb 13, 20132 days · 0 def.
- 18th reign · Charlotte BobcatsBeat Washington Wizards 92–76 · lost to Boston CelticsNov 28, 2009 – Dec 1, 20093 days · 0 def.
- 17th reign · Charlotte BobcatsBeat Boston Celtics 95–83 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersJan 9, 2008 – Jan 11, 20082 days · 0 def.
- 16th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Milwaukee Bucks 102–92 · lost to Milwaukee BucksMay 10, 2001 – May 17, 20017 days · 2 def.
- 15th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Miami Heat 106–80 · lost to Milwaukee BucksApr 21, 2001 – May 6, 200115 days · 2 def.
- 14th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat San Antonio Spurs 88–84 · lost to Sacramento KingsDec 23, 2000 – Dec 28, 20005 days · 1 def.
- 13th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Utah Jazz 94–89 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersDec 2, 2000 – Dec 5, 20003 days · 0 def.
- 12th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 95–85 · lost to Los Angeles LakersFeb 7, 2000 – Feb 16, 20009 days · 2 def.
- 11th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New Jersey Nets 120–113 · lost to New York KnicksApr 19, 1999 – Apr 23, 19994 days · 1 def.
- 10th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 85–78 · lost to Washington WizardsMar 11, 1998 – Mar 14, 19983 days · 1 def.
- 9th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Boston Celtics 97–95 · lost to Atlanta HawksJan 30, 1998 – Jan 31, 19981 day · 0 def.
- 8th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 99–93 · lost to Chicago BullsFeb 2, 1997 – Feb 11, 19979 days · 2 def.
- 7th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Houston Rockets 114–108 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersJan 21, 1997 – Jan 25, 19974 days · 1 def.
- 6th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Chicago Bulls 98–97 · lost to Miami HeatApr 8, 1996 – Apr 10, 19962 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Orlando Magic 112–108 · lost to Chicago BullsApr 14, 1994 – Apr 15, 19941 day · 0 def.
- 4th reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat Phoenix Suns 95–93 · lost to Sacramento KingsJan 11, 1994 – Jan 13, 19942 days · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New York Knicks 110–103 · lost to Chicago BullsDec 10, 1992 – Dec 15, 19925 days · 1 def.
- 2nd reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat San Antonio Spurs 117–112 · lost to Atlanta HawksMar 16, 1992 – Mar 20, 19924 days · 1 def.
- 1st reign · Charlotte HornetsBeat New Jersey Nets 109–102 · lost to Utah JazzDec 14, 1991 – Dec 17, 19913 days · 0 def.
2,428Longest wait between reigns, days (2001–2008)
365Average wait, days
209Days since the last reign ended (2026)
6–3Best belt season (2021–22)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2025–262024–252022–232021–222020–212018–192017–182016–172013–142012–132009–102007–082000–011999–001998–991997–981996–971995–961993–941992–931991–92
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dell Curry | 46 | 15 | 742 |
| 2 | Miles Bridges | 39 | 17 | 593 |
| 3 | Kemba Walker | 37 | 14 | 726 |
| 4 | Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | 35 | 14 | 216 |
| 5 | Muggsy Bogues | 34 | 12 | 305 |
| 6 | Cody Zeller | 31 | 13 | 265 |
| 7 | David Wesley | 30 | 16 | 490 |
| 8 | Marvin Williams | 30 | 12 | 301 |
| 9 | Larry Johnson | 26 | 7 | 526 |
| 10 | LaMelo Ball | 26 | 11 | 521 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2025–26 | 9 | 3–6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 5 | 1–4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2022–23 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | 9 | 6–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2018–19 | 10 | 6–4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 6 | 3–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 9 | 4–5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015–16 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2014–15 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2013–14 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 5 | 1–4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2010–11 | 7 | 0–7 | ||
| 2009–10 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008–09 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2007–08 | 5 | 1–4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2004–05 | 6 | 0–6 | ||
| 2001–02 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2000–01 | 16 | 9–7 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999–00 | 4 | 3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998–99 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997–98 | 6 | 3–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996–97 | 10 | 5–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995–96 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993–94 | 6 | 2–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992–93 | 6 | 2–4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991–92 | 10 | 3–7 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990–91 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1988–89 | 1 | 0–1 |