2001–02 Charlotte Hornets season

The 2001–02 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's fourteenth season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Hornets acquired George Lynch from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade and signed free agent Stacey Augmon. The Hornets finished the season second in the Central Division with a 44–38 record, and qualified for their third straight playoff appearance. The Hornets finished twenty-ninth (last) in attendance for the season, a stark contrast to their earlier years in Charlotte. Baron Davis was selected to play in the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. The Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 3–1 in the first round of the playoffs, but lost 4–1 in the semifinals to the New Jersey Nets.

2001–02 Charlotte Hornets season

The 2001–02 Charlotte Hornets season was Charlotte's fourteenth season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Hornets acquired George Lynch from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade and signed free agent Stacey Augmon. The Hornets finished the season second in the Central Division with a 44–38 record, and qualified for their third straight playoff appearance. The Hornets finished twenty-ninth (last) in attendance for the season, a stark contrast to their earlier years in Charlotte. Baron Davis was selected to play in the 2002 NBA All-Star Game. The Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 3–1 in the first round of the playoffs, but lost 4–1 in the semifinals to the New Jersey Nets.