Charlotte Bobcats

History
The Charlotte Bobcats got their start in the National Basketball Association during the year 2004. The team's first basketball season was during the 2004-05 year for the NBA. The Bobcats are the NBA's most recent expansion team in league history. The Bobcats play in the Southeast division of the Eastern Conference.

The team was a hot commodity during it's formation stage. Several suitors made bids for the Bobcats including Larry Bird. However the ownership would rest upon Billionaire Robert L. Johnson of the Black Entertainment Television network. Musician Nelly is also a minority owner.

During the naming process of the team the name Charlotte Flight was the public favorite. However team majority owner Robert Johnson preferred to name the team the Bobcats.

In the 2004 draft year the Bobcats selected Forward/Center Emeka Okafor. He would gain rookie of the year honors with the team. In 2005 the team drafted guard Raymond Felton and forward Sean May. Along with Okafur these players represent the future of the expansion Bobcats.

Team Logo Graphics

Team Information
Current team Roster and Salary Cap here.

Team Address
333 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone (704) 262-2287

Local Newspapers
Charlotte Observer

Did you know?
The Bobcats became the first expansion team since 1971 to beat a championship team the Detroit Pistons in 2004.