Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Joined: Nov 27, 2025

Eric Smith is the site expert for Swarm and Sting, covering the Charlotte Hornets. Eric also co-hosts The Colts Cast Podcast, covering the Indianapolis Colts. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2015. Eric is a diehard Charlotte Hornets fan. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing video games, watching basketball & football, and spending time with his family.

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel (7) shoots during the second half against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Feb 19, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Feb 11, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center PJ Hall (16) calls to look at the replace after a foul call during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard AJ Johnson (5) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) gets the ball stripped by Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Feb 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) reacts during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Feb 17, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) defends against Purdue Boilermakers guard Omer Mayer (17) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Miami Heat at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) warms up before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Feb 22, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) speaks with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images