2004 NBA expansion draft

The expansion draft for the construction of the Charlotte Bobcats, recognized at the time as the 30th NBA franchise, was held on June 22, 2004.

[1] The Bobcats selected 19 players from other teams' unprotected players lists and constructed their squad for what was regarded at the time as their inaugural season.

[2] This was the second time an expansion draft was held for a Charlotte NBA franchise; prior to starting the 2014–15 season, the Bobcats reacquired the history, and name, of the original Charlotte Hornets (1988–2002) franchise.

The original team had relocated to New Orleans prior to starting the 2002–03 season, operating as the New Orleans Hornets.

Prior to starting the 2013–14 season, the New Orleans Hornets were renamed the New Orleans Pelicans, and relinquished the rights to the Hornets name and pre-New Orleans history after season's end.

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Jason Kapono was selected from the Cleveland Cavaliers .
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Gerald Wallace was selected from the Sacramento Kings . During his time with Charlotte, he led the league in steals in 2006 and was an All-Star in 2010 alongside being selected to the All-Defensive First Team .