George Shinn Quotes
A collection of quotes by George Shinn.
George Shinn is a successful American businessman, best known for his ownership of the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (now the Charlotte Hornets) in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born on September 17, 1941, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, his career in the NBA began in 1987 when he founded the Charlotte Hornets franchise. Shinn's tenure as owner was marked by both successes and controversies. He relocated the team to New Orleans in 2002, where they played as the New Orleans Hornets before returning to Charlotte in 2014. Shinn's impact on the NBA remains significant.