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The Charlotte Hornets surprised Muggsy Bogues by having him unknowingly read the announcement that the team will retire his No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11, 2027.

Bogues grew emotional as Dell Curry and Hornets staff celebrated him, later saying the recognition from the city he calls home “means the world.”

The 5-foot-3 guard spent 10 seasons in Charlotte and remains the franchise leader in assists, steals, and minutes played.

The Charlotte Hornets are retiring former NBA player Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey—and staff informed him by having him unknowingly read the announcement.

In official footage released by the team, Bogues is speaking for what he believes to be a promotional video for the JR NBA and WNBA.

He reads off the screen, “Join my family and me on Feb. 11, 2027, as we watch my No. 1 Charlotte Hornets jersey get raised to the rafters of the Spectrum Center.”

As he talks, it becomes clear that he’s taken aback by the words.…