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HISTORY<br />
<strong>NBA</strong><br />
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HISTORY<br />
KEY DATES IN BOBCATS HISTORY<br />
July 26, 2004 The Bobcats sign Emeka Okafor, the team’s historical first-ever draft pick (second overall) in the 2004 <strong>NBA</strong> Draft.<br />
July 28, 2004 The Bobcats sign Bernard Robinson, the team’s second round selection (45th overall) in the 2004 <strong>NBA</strong> Draft.<br />
August 2, 2004 The Bobcats’ inaugural 2004-05 season schedule is announced, with the first-ever game at home on<br />
Thursday, November 4, against Southeast Division rival Washington at Charlotte Coliseum.<br />
August 4, 2004 The Bobcats’ inaugural 2004-05 preseason schedule is announced. The team will play eight exhibition<br />
games, beginning on October 14 against Washington.<br />
August 16, 2004 The Bobcats acquire a second-round pick in the 2005 <strong>NBA</strong> Draft from Atlanta in exchange for forward/center Predrag<br />
Drobnjak.<br />
August 21, 2004 The team’s first-ever uniforms are unveiled, revealing white home uniforms and orange away uniforms, making the Bobcats<br />
the only <strong>NBA</strong> team to have orange as its primary road uniform color. The team colors are also displayed in a mesh panel down<br />
the side of the uniform jersey and shorts.<br />
August 31, 2004 The Bobcats sign free-agent guard Brevin Knight.<br />
September 16, 2004 The Bobcats sign free-agent guard Steve Smith.<br />
September 21, 2004 The Bobcats exercise the contract option on Melvin Ely.<br />
September 22, 2004 The Bobcats join with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in an extensive partnership that includes customized programs<br />
for four selected CMS schools involving rewards programs, book donations, appearances and motivational speakers.<br />
September 26, 2004 The Bobcats Youth Basketball Network tips off.<br />
September 30, 2004 The Bobcats sign center Primoz Brezec to a multi-year contract extension.<br />
October 4, 2004 The Bobcats officially open 2004-05 training camp.<br />
October 26, 2004 The Bobcats host the Cool School Field Trip event at the Charlotte Coliseum, in conjunction with its preseason game with<br />
Miami. More than 15,000 students and teachers representing 31 regional cities and 14 counties participated in the<br />
event.<br />
November 1, 2004 The Bobcats acquire guard Keith Bogans from Orlando in exchange for forward Brandon Hunter.<br />
November 4, 2004 The Bobcats open their inaugural season against Washington at Charlotte Coliseum. The Bobcats fall 103-96 before a<br />
sellout crowd of 23,319. Bobcats center Primoz Brezec scores the first basket in franchise history.<br />
November 6, 2004 Charlotte defeats Orlando 111-100 at the Charlotte Coliseum to record the first-ever win in franchise history. Primoz<br />
Brezec leads the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds.<br />
November 23, 2004 The Bobcats’ 91-89 win over Detroit marks the first time an expansion team defeated the defending <strong>NBA</strong> Champions<br />
since the 1970-71 season when the Buffalo Braves and Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New York Knicks.<br />
December 2, 2004 For the first time in franchise history, a Bobcats player was honored for his ac<strong>com</strong>plishments on the court, as<br />
Emeka Okafor is named the <strong>NBA</strong>’s got milk? Rookie of the Month for his outstanding play in November 2004.<br />
December 4, 2004 The Bobcats waive guard Eddie House.<br />
December 6, 2004 The Bobcats acquire guard Kareem Rush in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bobcats send two second round draft<br />
picks to the Lakers – one of those is the pick Charlotte received from Atlanta on August 16, 2004.<br />
December 22, 2004 The Bobcats record their first-ever road win and <strong>com</strong>plete their first-ever season sweep of an opponent at Houston,<br />
defeating the Rockets 101-100 at Toyota Center. Houston native Emeka Okafor has 21 points and11 rebounds to pace<br />
the Bobcats.<br />
2005<br />
January 1, 2005 Emeka Okafor posts the <strong>NBA</strong>’s longest double-double streak by a rookie in 35 years with his 19-game consecutive streak. The<br />
streak began on November 21. It is the longest streak for a rookie since <strong>12</strong>-time <strong>NBA</strong> All-Star Elvin Hayes registered 60<br />
straight during the 1968-69 season. The streak ends on January 3 against Cleveland.<br />
January 3, 2005 For the second time in as many months, Emeka Okafor earns the <strong>NBA</strong>’s got milk? Rookie of the Month award for the<br />
month of December 2004.<br />
January 27, 2005 Emeka Okafor is selected to play in the got Milk? Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend in Denver.<br />
February 23, 2005 The Bobcats sign shooting guard Matt Carroll from the Roanoke Dazzle of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL).<br />
February 24, 2005 The Bobcats gain Cleveland’s first-round pick in the 2005 <strong>NBA</strong> Draft. When Charlotte acquired a first-round pick from Phoenix<br />
via Cleveland through the Expansion Selection, the Cavaliers were permitted to keep the pick if it fell within certain<br />
draft positions. Cleveland now removes all restrictions on the pick, giving the selection to the Bobcats.<br />
February 24, 2005 The Bobcats acquire forward Malik Allen and cash considerations from Miami in exchange for guard Steve Smith.<br />
February 28, 2005 The Bobcats sign point guard Cory Alexander from the Roanoke Dazzle of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL)<br />
and waive center Jahidi White.<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-<strong>12</strong> CHARLOTTE BOBCATS MEDIA GUIDE
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