The 1990-91 Charlotte Hornets season marked their third year in the NBA. Under head coach Gene Littles, the team finished with a 26-56 record, placing them last in the Central Division. Despite the disappointing record, the season was notable for the performance of second-year player J.R. Reid, who emerged as a key contributor. The Hornets struggled defensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in points allowed per game.
On the brighter side, the team saw promising development from rookie forward Kendall Gill, who was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. Gill averaged 11 points per game, showing potential as a future star. Despite the challenges, fan support remained strong, with the team playing to nearly full capacity at the Charlotte Coliseum. The season laid groundwork for future improvements as the franchise continued to build around its young core.
- Regular Season Record: 26-56
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Charlotte Hornets Roster and Stats for 1990-91 Season
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Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Armen Gilliam | 25 | 19.8 | 9.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Johnny Newman | 81 | 16.9 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 35.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Rex Chapman | 70 | 15.7 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Mike Gminski | 50 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
J.R. Reid | 80 | 11.3 | 6.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Kendall Gill | 82 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dell Curry | 76 | 10.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 37.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Kenny Gattison | 72 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Kelly Tripucka | 77 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Muggsy Bogues | 81 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Eric Leckner | 40 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jeff Sanders | 3 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Randolph Keys | 44 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 21.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Scott Haffner | 7 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dave Hoppen | 19 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Earl Cureton | 9 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Steve Scheffler | 39 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

Charlotte Hornets 1990-91 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1990-91 season for the Charlotte Hornets.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
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Nov 02, 1990 | vs. New York Knicks | L 134-130 | |
Nov 03, 1990 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-97 | |
Nov 06, 1990 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 113-105 | |
Nov 07, 1990 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-89 | |
Nov 09, 1990 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-77 | |
Nov 10, 1990 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-86 | |
Nov 13, 1990 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 120-105 | |
Nov 14, 1990 | @ Boston Celtics | L 135-126 | |
Nov 16, 1990 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 119-109 | |
Nov 17, 1990 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-100 | |
Nov 19, 1990 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-101 | |
Nov 20, 1990 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 128-121 | |
Nov 23, 1990 | vs. Miami Heat | L 116-100 | |
Nov 24, 1990 | @ Miami Heat | W 125-112 | |
Nov 28, 1990 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-111 | |
Dec 01, 1990 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-96 | |
Dec 06, 1990 | @ Houston Rockets | L 116-110 | |
Dec 08, 1990 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 126-119 | |
Dec 10, 1990 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 121-115 | |
Dec 12, 1990 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 92-81 | |
Dec 15, 1990 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 100-97 | |
Dec 18, 1990 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 105-100 | |
Dec 20, 1990 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 115-96 | |
Dec 21, 1990 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 137-114 | |
Dec 26, 1990 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-94 | |
Dec 27, 1990 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-96 | |
Dec 29, 1990 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 109-100 | |
Jan 02, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-91 | |
Jan 03, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | L 118-108 | |
Jan 05, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-103 | |
Jan 08, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 101-98 | |
Jan 10, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-59 | |
Jan 12, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 106-95 | |
Jan 15, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 128-103 | |
Jan 16, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 111-104 | |
Jan 18, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-110 | |
Jan 19, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-95 | |
Jan 22, 1991 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 92-90 | |
Jan 24, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-93 | |
Jan 26, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 79-75 | |
Jan 29, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-106 | |
Jan 30, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 123-105 | |
Feb 01, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 92-91 | |
Feb 03, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-111 | |
Feb 04, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 100-93 | |
Feb 06, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 133-117 | |
Feb 07, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 127-114 | |
Feb 12, 1991 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 100-92 | |
Feb 15, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-103 | |
Feb 16, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | L 94-82 | |
Feb 19, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 115-102 | |
Feb 22, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 122-114 | |
Feb 23, 1991 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 129-108 | |
Feb 25, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-108 | |
Feb 27, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 96-90 | |
Mar 01, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-105 | |
Mar 02, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-108 | |
Mar 04, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 126-93 | |
Mar 05, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 112-101 | |
Mar 09, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-98 | |
Mar 12, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 103-100 | |
Mar 13, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-83 | |
Mar 15, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-92 | |
Mar 17, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 121-108 | |
Mar 19, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | L 97-79 | |
Mar 21, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-94 | |
Mar 22, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-100 | |
Mar 24, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-102 | |
Mar 26, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 97-94 | |
Mar 28, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-90 | |
Mar 29, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-107 | |
Mar 31, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-92 | |
Apr 02, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 83-78 | |
Apr 04, 1991 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 98-91 | |
Apr 05, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-101 | |
Apr 07, 1991 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-100 | |
Apr 09, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 122-120 | |
Apr 12, 1991 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-110 | |
Apr 16, 1991 | vs. Miami Heat | W 92-87 | |
Apr 17, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 123-111 | |
Apr 19, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 115-99 | |
Apr 20, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-102 |