The 5 best late-season additions in Charlotte Hornets history

The 5 Best Late-Season Additions In Charlotte Hornets History

By Jason Huber | Mar 28, 2022

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 14: Josh McRoberts #11 of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts after a call during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 14, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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Former Charlotte Hornets’ guard Mo Williams. (Photo by Rocky Widner/Getty Images) /

Mo Williams – Acquired in February 2015 from Minnesota Timberwolves for Gary Neal

When thinking of point guard Mo Williams, the first thing that comes to mind is his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and being LeBron James‘ sidekick for a few years.

When James left Cleveland, Williams bounced around the league for a bit and landed in Charlotte in 2015 when the Hornets desperately needed point guard depth while Kemba Walker was injured.

What Charlotte didn’t know is just how good Williams would play to fill in for Walker.

A few weeks earlier, Williams scored 52 points in a game for the Timberwolves, and that strong play didn’t stop with the Hornets.

Williams averaged 21.0 points and 7.9 assists over his first 12 games with Charlotte and was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week during part of that stretch.

Walker eventually returned and Williams finished his tenure with the Hornets averaging 17.2 points, 6.0 assists and 30.8 minutes in 27 games played for Charlotte, with 14 starts.

Williams signed with the Cavaliers again that offseason and retired two years later.