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2008–09 Charlotte Bobcats season

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The 2008–09 Charlotte Bobcats season was the 19th season of the NBA basketball in Charlotte in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and their 5th as the Charlotte Bobcats.

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The previous season, Charlotte finished 32–50 under coach Sam Vincent, and did not qualify for the playoffs. In response to the dismal season, co-owner and basketball operations chief Michael Jordan fired Vincent and brought in veteran coach Larry Brown.[1] True to his reputation for turning teams around, Brown kept the young team in playoff contention well into April. They ultimately finished four games short of the first playoff appearance in their current incarnation.

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Key dates

  • June 26: The 2008 NBA draft took place in New York City.
  • July 1: The free agency period.
  • March 7: Charlotte recorded its longest winning streak in franchise history at 6 following a 114–105 win over the New York Knicks.

Offseason

2008 NBA draft

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Injuries and surgeries

Staff changes

Michael Jordan fired coach Sam Vincent on April 27, 2008, and subsequently signed legendary coach Larry Brown 2 days later.

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Roster

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Regular season

Standings

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Game log

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Player statistics

Ragular season

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  • Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Bobcats only.
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Awards, records and milestones

NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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  • On July 7, the Bobcats hired Herb Brown to be an assistant coach.[3] Herb Brown spent the past four seasons as an assistant in Atlanta. Charlotte is the ninth team he's worked for as an assistant. He served as head coach in Pistons for three seasons from 1975 to 1978.
  • On July 25, the Bobcats agreed to terms with restricted free agent Ryan Hollins.[4]
  • On July 29, the Bobcats agreed to terms with restricted free agent Emeka Okafor.[5] The Charlotte Observer reported the deal is for six years and $72 million.[6]

Trades

August 12, 2008 To Charlotte Bobcats
2009 2nd Round Selection
To Oklahoma City Thunder
Kyle Weaver[7]
December 10, 2008 To Charlotte Bobcats
Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, Sean Singletary
To Phoenix Suns
Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley, 2010 2nd Round Selection[8]
January 16, 2009 To Charlotte Bobcats
DeSagana Diop
To Dallas Mavericks
Matt Carroll, Ryan Hollins
February 7, 2009 To Charlotte Bobcats
Vladimir Radmanovic
To Los Angeles Lakers
Adam Morrison, Shannon Brown

Free agents

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References

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