It’s been exactly 365 days now since the Charlotte Hornets made their final appearance of the 2019-20 NBA season down in Miami and even longer since they played in front of a hometown crowd at Spectrum Center.
But after a very lengthy wait, seats will finally be filled starting tonight as the organization opens its post-All-Star Break schedule by welcoming 500 Novant healthcare workers to watch the team do battle with the visiting Detroit Pistons.
“We're really excited,” said Dr. Jerome Williams, Novant Health’s SVP of Consumer Engagement and Corporate Health. “There's nothing like being actually at the arena, at the game, feeling the energy because you exhibit energy and you also absorb energy in the arena.