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Today is "comeback day" around the SBNation network with each NBA site writing about a particularly impressive comeback, whether in-game, in-season, or by a particular player. For the Hornets, it's a particularly easy choice - the comeback by the franchise as a whole from the threat of relocation and the departure of its stars last December has been remarkable. And so today, a visual look back on the year that was:
Dec. 8, 2011: Chris Paul traded to the Lakers
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Dec. 11, 2011: David West signs with Indiana
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Dec. 14, 2011: Chris Paul traded to the Clippers
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Dec. 26, 2011: Eric Gordon beats the Suns
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Mar. 16, 2012: Hornets announce new lease through 2024
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Apr. 13, 2012: Tom Benson buys the Hornets
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May 29, 2012: Hornets sign deal with Fox Sports
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May 31, 2012: Hornets win the Lottery
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Jun. 28, 2012: Hornets Select Anthony Davis
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Jul. 8, 2012: Hornets trade for Ryan Anderson
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Aug. 19, 2012: Hornets Extend Monty Williams Through 2016
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And so here we are, owner, coach, arena, and (potential) star players all in hand, just nine months after none of those things were either in place or safe bets for the future. It's a comeback as good as any in sports.