Hornets Award History: Last Time Charlotte Won Each Trophy

Lamelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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The last time the Charlotte Hornets won a regular-season NBA award was in the 2020-21 campaign, when LaMelo Ball was named Rookie of the Year.

Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Charlotte Hornets won every major NBA award:

Last Time a Hornets Player Won MVP

The Hornetshave never had a player win the regular-season MVP award.

Last Time a Hornets Player Won Rookie of the Year

LaMelo Ball is the last Hornets player to win Rookie of the Year, earning the award in the 2020-21 season. Ball joined Emeka Okafor (2004-05) and Larry Johnson (1991-92) as the only ROY winners in franchise history.

Last Time a Hornets Player Won Defensive Player of the Year

The Hornets have never had a player win Defensive Player of the Year.

Last Time a Hornets Player Won Most Improved Player

The Hornets have never had a player win Most Improved Player.

Last Time a Hornets Player Won Sixth Man of the Year

Dell Curry is the only Sixth Man of the Year in Hornets history, claiming the trophy during the 1993-94 campaign.

Last Time a Hornets Coach Won Coach of the Year

The Hornets have never had a coach win Coach of the Year.

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.