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The 5 Best Late-Season Additions In Charlotte Hornets History

By Jason Huber

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)
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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CHARLOTTE, NC – APRIL 25: Courtney Lee #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Miami Heat during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 25, 2016 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)
CHARLOTTE, NC – APRIL 25: Courtney Lee #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Miami Heat during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 25, 2016 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) /

Courtney Lee – Acquired in February 2016 from Memphis Grizzlies in three-team trade

He only played in 28 games with the Hornets, but guard Courtney Lee is the best late-season addition in franchise history.

Charlotte acquired Lee by trading P.J. Hairston and draft picks to Memphis and Brian Roberts to Miami just two days before the deadline.

Lee immediately became the team’s starting shooting guard and the Hornets went 19-8 after his arrival, finishing the season with 48 wins, good enough for the sixth-seed in the East.

Lee averaged 8.9 points in the regular season but his defense and veteran presence really helped propel Charlotte, especially in the playoffs.

The Hornets faced the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs and after trailing 2-0, Lee hit a game-winning shot with 25 seconds remaining to give Charlotte its first playoff victory since the team returned to North Carolina.

The Hornets won the next two games to take a 3-2 series lead but Miami would win the final two for the series victory. Charlotte hasn’t been back to the playoffs since, and Lee’s shot remains as an all-time iconic moment.

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