Hornets Changing their name to...

[LingeringRegime]

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Question: Other than nostalgia purposes, what would be the big deal about Charlotte possibly getting the Hornets name back?

As a native of the city let me try to give some perspective on the Hornets as they relate to Charlotte.

Before 1989, we didn't have a pro sports team and the biggest thing in this state is probably College Basketball and with some segments of the population NASCAR. During that first season 1989-90 the Hornets went 20-62, but they seemed to always have a knack for the dramatic and played harder than any team I can ever remember watching. The Hive as it become known was the loudest arena I was ever in, and the team was filled with role players basically. Think about the OKC crowd making noise for a terrible team and you have a sense of what is was like here then.

Fast forward a few years and the team start the climb out of the cellar with LJ and Zo and they even knocked the mighty Celtics out of the playoffs.

I could go on, but the bottom line is this city fell in love with the team because it was our first pro team. Not to mention it was a Basketball team which is like a religion in this region. Then when the whole Shinn thing hit the fan it was so painful for me (I was in California at the time) that I wept.

Glad we have the team we have now in Charlotte, but the Bobcat name never really jived with the locals. We still felt violated when the team left and it never quite felt the same. If Jordan changes the name back, it would be one of the better business decisions he would ever make.

Sorry for the length, just wanted to offer some perspective.

[wwharton]

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Damn. I feel like an idiot now.

I guess New Orleans River Rats will have to do then.

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And even THAT is better than Pelicans (imo of course).

[jeremym480]

And even THAT is better than Pelicans (imo of course).

Maybe they should just put Fighting in front of it and call them the Fighting Pelicans. Anything with Fighting in front of it makes it sound that much more intimidating.







Who am I kidding? Fighting Pelicans would still be the lamest team name in all of sports.

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[JODYE]

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Maybe they should just put Fighting in front of it and call them the Fighting Pelicans. Anything with Fighting in front of it makes it sound that much more intimidating.







Who am I kidding? Fighting Pelicans would still be the lamest team name in all of sports.

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Wait, so were going to say this name is lamer than the Texans? Or the Thunder? Lol

I remember the uproar of people that hated the Thunder name. And Texans, can't get much lamer than that. At least Pelicans took SOME thought process.

Given, the name is still lame and will now promote much laughter, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it after a while.

Still wish they'd go with Blues or Soul.

Pelicans. Sweet.

[d11king]

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Still, you would think Utah would've been the first team to try and get a name change, but nooooo... Utah could've been the Mountaineers or something, giving New Orleans, Jazz back, thus giving Charlotte, Hornets. Go ahead and take your wife's advice though.

New Orleans Pelicans sounds like an Arena Football team, moreso a high school.

[wwharton]

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Maybe they should just put Fighting in front of it and call them the Fighting Pelicans. Anything with Fighting in front of it makes it sound that much more intimidating.

Don't know why but I literally lol when I read that.

Wait, so were going to say this name is lamer than the Texans? Or the Thunder? Lol

I remember the uproar of people that hated the Thunder name. And Texans, can't get much lamer than that. At least Pelicans took SOME thought process.

Given, the name is still lame and will now promote much laughter, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it after a while.

Still wish they'd go with Blues or Soul.

Pelicans. Sweet.

Yeah, actually I think it is. At least "Thunder" sounds kind of masculine. And "Texans" is just straight and to the point, as lame as it may be.

You're walking in an area you've never been to before. Are you more likely to stop for a drink in a place called "BAR" or a place called "Pelican Bar"?

That's how I feel about the Texans vs the Pelicans.

[BunnyHardaway]

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New Orleans Soldiers and the team uses this as it's logo:



And they use the Black/Gold colors too. Can't lose with that combo.

Only if they play "Make 'Em Say Uhhhhh" before every game.

[VDusen04]

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I guess New Orleans River Rats will have to do then.

I'm alright with River Rats. We've got the Ann Arbor Huron River Rats around my way (to go alongside Ann Arbor Pioneer Pioneers, Lincoln Rail Splitters, and Dexter Dreadnaughts).

New Orleans Blues?

I don't mind Pelicans, but Blues would have been pretty legit. My old AAU squad had the same name.

only if they have a dude dressed up as a pelican walking around at every home game. plus i would like the black/gold change idea as well. although i dont mind there jerseys

Hoping this comes to fruition.

[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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Bucks should be the "Lakers" since milwaukee sits on a actual lake... Lake Michigan... Lakers change name to the LA dickheads...

[DocHolliday]

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At least it is better than the The Wizards, which might be the dumbest name in all of sports.

That and the Utah Jazz, since they do not allow fun nor music in SLC.

[BearClaw]

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They could be the first team to adopt the European flavor and not use a nickname at all. Rock that "Real New Orleans"

[VDusen04]

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At least it is better than the The Wizards, which might be the dumbest name in all of sports.

Would you have preferred one of Washington's other finalists (Express, Stallions, Sea Dogs, Dragons)? I think I might have gone with Dragons.

[NINJAK2]

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Hornets know that April Fool's Day is four months away right?

[Marino]

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I am excited about the possibility of the Hornets name coming back home. The Hornets represented everything that was good about Charlotte. The atmosphere, the colors, everything. Fun fact, the day of the Hornets first game was also the day I was born.

When I was little I loved the Hornets, they were the only team I cared about. My parents would take me to 5-10 games a year. From the upper deck seats, to the noise meter of hornets, to Hugo, I loved everything about it.

Getting the name back is like getting back something that was stolen from us by a son of a bitch who others know as George Shinn. **** George Shinn.

[LoSoisNiCEx414]

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My comment was a joke BTW, but what about the NO Flash? It makes a lot of sense... Women "FLASH" there breast during Mardi.... Y not have women flashing as a half time event. Lol