Just as the Bird of Paradise inspired Her Majesty The Queen, basketball has long sparked greatness throughout the Carolinas — a generational fervor that has transformed that corner of the world into a true Hoopers Paradise. The Charlotte Hornets’ 2025-26 City Edition shorts pay tribute to the bold colors that once captivated the beloved city’s namesake – represented by the resilience, intensity and excellence inherited from generations of ballers throughout the Carolinas. The Hoopers Paradise colors are unapologetically distinct, as were purple and teal when first introduced on the NBA stage, paired with iconic pinstripes.