Charlotte Hornets
There is something uniquely charming about a Charlotte Hornets fan that other NBA cities don’t have. Through franchised relocation, rebrands and years of team rebuilding they stuck with those who stuck with them. When you care that much about something you don’t deserve a last minute gift thrown together without thought. We spent time curating this selection with that Charlotte Hornets fan in mind.
When you are looking for Hornets merch that stands out, there are a lot of contenders to choose from but for every gem there are a dozen schlubs. Part of that is because Hornets colors, those teal and purple masters of contrast, are tough to mismatch but don’t look weird together. But also, a lot of licensed merchandise is just kinda boring. We wanted stuff that pops. But more importantly every product had to pass a simple test. Would a die hard Hornets fan be happy to receive this gift and proudly display it off, wear it, use it or hang it on their wall. If we didn’t absolutely know the answer was yes, then it didn’t make the cut.
We cover every Hornets loving person in your life. From your friend who still talks about Muggsy Bogues like he was in the league last season. To your sibling who has watched every game this season win or lose. That special someone who has very strong feelings about the mascot (both mascot choices.) We’ve included options at every price point so you’ll have something to pick no matter your budget. But every option on this list was curated because it meets a quality threshold and has that special attention to detail that lets you know someone was paying attention.
Charlotte is a basketball city with a lot of pride and the Hornets are their team. Right now there is a lot of excitement about where things are headed with this squad so there couldn’t be a better time to get something that really celebrates them. When you pick the right gift for a Hornets fan you are doing more than marking an occasion. You are telling them you see what they love and care enough about them to get them something great. It’s more meaningful than most people realize.