Every great sports story has a major turning point. For the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets, it occurred February 10 and the team officially recalled PJ Hall from the Greensboro Swarm.
Back then, it felt like a snap judgment for a team reeling from frontcourt suspensions. But today it appears to be the smartest front-office decision of the decade. Hall had been pounding through the G-League like a man possessed before joining the parent club, averaging 16.2 points and 11.3 rebounds for the Swarm.
He wasn’t simply on the court; he was rehearsing for a moment he would one day face off with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks. That G-League grind ingrained a level of physicality that Hall calls the team’s signature now.
“It proves what this team is capable of,” Hall said following their recent victory.
The momentum is undeniable. Since Hall joined the active rotation, the Hornets have kept their heads above water in a punishing Eastern Conference race. In preparation for their major home stand against the Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte is set to turn the spotlight on the “Swarm graduate.”
Hall has evolved from a “two-way contract” to a “two-way threat.” And with the Dell Curry jersey retirement night set for March 19 approaching, Hall is establishing himself as the next long-time fan favorite in the Queen City.