Bobcats granted permission to change their name to the Hornets

[jambr380]

I agree that as the Hornets, Charlotte was more exciting (not sure their current roster can bring back that excitement), but I hate how in a few years, it's just going to be assumed that this is the same old Charlotte Hornets that had Larry Johnson, Zo, Muggsy, etc...analysts will compare current statistics to the 90s era Hornets when really those comparisons belong to the Pelicans.

It's good that they have their team name back, I just wish that everybody wouldn't pretend that it's the same Hornets.

[the_Bird]

Now Utah should change their name so New Orleans can have it back.

The LAKERS should now give up their name, so it can go back to Minnesota where it actually makes sense!

[Onslaught]

I agree that as the Hornets, Charlotte was more exciting (not sure their current roster can bring back that excitement), but I hate how in a few years, it's just going to be assumed that this is the same old Charlotte Hornets that had Larry Johnson, Zo, Muggsy, etc...analysts will compare current statistics to the 90s era Hornets when really those comparisons belong to the Pelicans.

It's good that they have their team name back, I just wish that everybody wouldn't pretend that it's the same Hornets.

I don't know. Both teams had owners who wouldn't spend money.

[Kiorrik]

It's nice to have them back to their appropriate name, even if it's not really the same franchise. Bobcats was an awful team name, although Pelicans has it beat.

i agree. to be honest i am at a loss as to how anyone could believe pelicans is a great name for a pro sports team. not only is it a dorky looking animal, it conjures up images of being awkward.

but to each their own.

New Orleans is in Louisiana, which is the Pelican State.

Pelicans is a non-offensive, easily marketable, family friendly name that's unique to its locality.

What you would propose as a better alternative?

Hornets.

ZINGGG

[PhoSita]

I agree that as the Hornets, Charlotte was more exciting (not sure their current roster can bring back that excitement), but I hate how in a few years, it's just going to be assumed that this is the same old Charlotte Hornets that had Larry Johnson, Zo, Muggsy, etc...analysts will compare current statistics to the 90s era Hornets when really those comparisons belong to the Pelicans.

It's good that they have their team name back, I just wish that everybody wouldn't pretend that it's the same Hornets.

Meh, almost nobody associated with the Pelicans now had anything to do with those good Hornets teams.

Whereas, on the other hand, the people of Carolina were fans of that team and invested their emotion into it.

So in my view the Charlotte Hornets fans have more ownership of those old Hornets teams than anybody else.


For the same reason I don't care that whenever there's a new Sonics team, people will associate that franchise's history with the Sonics, even though that team is technically the Thunder now.

[Onslaught]

We also have lots of old, original Hornets players that still live in Charlotte. Muggsy Bogues and Dell Curry still live here along with Robert Parish and probably more that I don't know of. And Curry works for the now Charlotte Hornets as well. Other people like Rex Chapman, Mike Gminski, Kelly Tripucka have been seen around and just came to the Buzz party in downtown Charlotte what the name change became official.

Most of you've probably not had a team you really liked/loved taken away from you. I think bringing back our name, colors and Hugo will only help things.

We even have a history with the mascot name. Hugo was the same name of the hurricane that blasted Charlotte years ago doing all kinds of damage.

[KGs Knee]

This is the first, and only thing MJ has done right, as a GM/owner.

Baby steps.

[jambr380]

I agree that as the Hornets, Charlotte was more exciting (not sure their current roster can bring back that excitement), but I hate how in a few years, it's just going to be assumed that this is the same old Charlotte Hornets that had Larry Johnson, Zo, Muggsy, etc...analysts will compare current statistics to the 90s era Hornets when really those comparisons belong to the Pelicans.

It's good that they have their team name back, I just wish that everybody wouldn't pretend that it's the same Hornets.

Meh, almost nobody associated with the Pelicans now had anything to do with those good Hornets teams.

Whereas, on the other hand, the people of Carolina were fans of that team and invested their emotion into it.

So in my view the Charlotte Hornets fans have more ownership of those old Hornets teams than anybody else.


For the same reason I don't care that whenever there's a new Sonics team, people will associate that franchise's history with the Sonics, even though that team is technically the Thunder now.

But where do Bobcats historical statistics figure in? Does Charlotte get those AND all those of the Hornets? Is this technically like the first season of a New Orleans team or do they get everything since the Bobcats began?

Also, even though all players are gone, things like: trades, draft position, fa signings all had a major hand in what both teams are today.

The Ravens won the Super Bowl not too long after they moved from Cleveland. Was it fair that Browns fans had to celebrate their new crappy franchise while Baltimore fans got to reap the benefits of years of putting the perfect team together? Although now, they use those same historical figures of new Browns players and compare them to those of old (An example I saw was, 'Will Weeden ever be like Kosar / Testaverde?').

I get why cities change back to the names they had when they enjoyed success...it's just a bit confusing.

[SHAQATTACK]

This is the first, and only thing MJ has done right, as a GM/owner.

Baby steps.

YUP.....  my home state .....may have to watch with more interest now the Celtics are rebuilding

MJ sucks as an owner