2. Gerald Wallace

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While Gerald Wallace never had the word “Hornet” on his chest, with the amalgamation of Bobcats/Hornets history in Charlotte, this is the man who we are christening the greatest Charlotte Hornet of all time.

The versatile forward was a one-time All-Star and, in the 2005/06 season, led the NBA in Steals per Game. Three years later, Wallace would make the First Team All-Defensive roster. Wallace could score, block, and distribute, and was often asked to carry the Bobcats on his back.

While other players in Charlotte professional basketball history may have been more famous, had better seasons, or were more famous than Gerald Wallace, no one contributed more during the time as a Bobcat.

The Bullet Points

Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
Acquired: Selected from Sacramento in the Expansion Draft 6/22/04
Departed: Traded to Portland for Dante Cunningham, Sean Marks, Joel Przybilla, cash and a 1st Round Pick (which would be Tobias Harris) 2/24/11.
Games Played: 454
Per Game Averages: 36.8 MP
.502 eFG%
.726 FT%
16.4 PTS
7.5 RB
2.4 AST
1.8 STL
1.2 BLK

4 Playoff Games
41.0 MP
.534 eFG%
.657 FT%
17.3 PTS
9.0 RB
2.3 AST
1.3 STL
1.5 BLK
Advanced Stats: 17.9 PER
.561 TS%
19.1 VORP
45.9 WS

4 Playoff Games
19.7 PER
.589 TS%
0.4 VORP
0.6 WS
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Defensive First Team (2009-10)
All Star (2010)
Most Steals per Game (2005-06)
Highest Steal Percentage (2005-06)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
9th in 2006, 7th in 2007 & 3rd in 2010