ESPN paid tribute to Rick Bonnell, beat writer for the Charlotte Observer who passed away earlier this week. They also told a heartfelt story on Nic Batum and his family.

The Charlotte Hornets with a tribute video for Mark Williams upon his return to Spectrum Center as a visitor

The Charlotte Hornets showed in a the arena a video dedicated to Kon Knueppel 3s recordWe knew Most 3s by a Rookie in NBA History Records aren't just broken they're built Congrats Kon

Grant Williams thanked Charles Barkley mentioning that people are tuning in to Hornets games because of him

Ivica Zubac and Nicolas Batum hug and talk after the Clippers-Pacers game

Miles Bridges with the sledgehammer dagger dunk with his off hand - Hornets win with replays With many replaysLaMelo Ball recieves MVP chants and the Hornets mascot brought some tissues for the Knicks fans in the arena

JJ Redick holding back tears as Pelinka plays a video of his sons congratulating him for 100 wins as a coach