The Charlotte Hornets (abbreviated as CHA) are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. This unofficial Charlotte Hornets flag consists of the team's official logo and a turquoise background inspired by the club's visual identity.
The Charlotte Hornets logo features a stylized hornet in motion, rendered in teal, purple, and white with an aggressive, ready-to-strike posture. The design represents the team's nickname, "Hornets," which was originally used by Charlotte's NBA franchise before its relocation and later returned to the city. The hornet symbolizes determination, resilience, and competitiveness, qualities often associated with both the insect and the sport of basketball. Sharp wing and body details create a sense of speed and energy, reinforcing the team's dynamic identity on the court. The distinctive teal and purple color scheme has become closely associated with the franchise and remains one of the most recognizable in the NBA. Overall, the emblem reflects the Charlotte Hornets' identity as a professional basketball team rooted in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its long-standing basketball heritage.
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| Team Name: | Charlotte Hornets |
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| Team Nicknames: | The Hornets |
| Team Abbreviation: | CHA |
| Founded: | 1988 |
| Location: | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| Conference & Division: | Eastern / Southeast |
| Team Colors: | Teal, dark purple, gray, white |
| Championships: | - |
| Conference titles: | - |
| Division titles: | - |
| Arena: | Spectrum Center |
| Mascot: | Hugo the Hornet |
