The Bobcats are now officially the Charlotte Hornets

[rufuspaul]

http://www.nba.com/hornets/charlotte-hornets-name-returns-carolinas


Time for Jeff to change the forum name.



[QUOTE]Charlotte Hornets Name Returns to Carolinas


MAY 20, 2014 - After 12 years, the Charlotte Hornets name has officially returned to the Carolinas. Today the name of Charlotte

[Kiddlovesnets]

They are still the Bobcats to me.

[Rake2204]

I believe the ownership of history will be slightly confusing for me. The Baron Davis era is now part Hornet/part Hornet, but halfway belonging to the Pelicans and halfway the Hornets, as opposed to always being the Hornets but half in Charlotte and half in New Orleans. Now it's half Pelican, half Hornet but New Orleans keeps the latter but loses the former, which they previously owned.

I feel like this has to negatively effect the space-time continuum in some regard.

[Kiddlovesnets]

I believe the ownership of history will be slightly confusing for me. The Baron Davis era is now part Hornet/part Hornet, but halfway belonging to the Pelicans and halfway the Hornets, as opposed to always being the Hornets but half in Charlotte and half in New Orleans. I feel like this has to negatively effect the space-time continuum in some regard.

Yeah, this is why its stupid for a name change, they are perfectly fine as Charlotte Bobcats and should remain as the Bobcats.

[Rake2204]

Yeah, this is why its stupid for a name change, they are perfectly fine as Charlotte Bobcats and should remain as the Bobcats.The history may be initially confusing but I remain in favor of the name change. The Charlotte Hornets just feels right. The Bobcats never really caught on for me. Surely though, it's all a matter of opinion.

[Real14]

This makes no damn sense. Now we have two franchises that reps tha charlotte hornets:facepalm

[rufuspaul]

I believe the ownership of history will be slightly confusing for me. The Baron Davis era is now part Hornet/part Hornet, but halfway belonging to the Pelicans and halfway the Hornets, as opposed to always being the Hornets but half in Charlotte and half in New Orleans. Now it's half Pelican, half Hornet but New Orleans keeps the latter but loses the former, which they previously owned.

I feel like this has to negatively effect the space-time continuum in some regard.


It's no different than if Baron Davis were traded. He'll have stats for when he played with Charlotte, New Orleans, L.A., etc.

[Rake2204]

It's no different than if Baron Davis were traded. He'll have stats for when he played with Charlotte, New Orleans, L.A., etc.Yeah I was thinking from a team perspective overall. The Hornets will own the Hornets' history, but only up until 2003, at which point the Pelicans take over the rest of the first Hornets history, until now, because the Bobcats are now the Hornets.

Speaking of which, the Charlotte Hornets will now own the Bobcats history, yes? So I guess we can just treat it as Charlotte history all the way through.

Either way, it's all water under the bridge. I just think it's cool the Charlotte Hornets are back. Can't wait for George Zidek Night.

http://37.media.tumblr.com/2ee40af2bee44086f0efb076397d2630/tumblr_msz31yPd6I1qay78vo1_400.jpg

P.S. How lazy was Upper Deck? Their rookie photo shoot that year looks like it was shot on an outdoor hoop. I remember the Jerry Stackhouse rook looking just as ridiculous.

[rufuspaul]

Yeah I was thinking from a team perspective overall. The Hornets will own the Hornets' history, but only up until 2003, at which point the Pelicans take over the rest of the first Hornets history, until now, because the Bobcats are now the Hornets.

Speaking of which, the Charlotte Hornets will now own the Bobcats history, yes? So I guess we can just treat it as Charlotte history all the way through.

Either way, it's all water under the bridge. I just think it's cool the Charlotte Hornets are back. Can't wait for George Zidek Night.

http://37.media.tumblr.com/2ee40af2bee44086f0efb076397d2630/tumblr_msz31yPd6I1qay78vo1_400.jpg

P.S. How lazy was Upper Deck? Their rookie photo shoot that year looks like it was shot on an outdoor hoop. I remember the Jerry Stackhouse rook looking just as ridiculous.


:oldlol: He and Primos Brezic are buds now.

[HylianNightmare]

End of an era to me,morrison, emeka, crash. Sad

[dr.hee]

After the name change, bring back the GOAT floor...

http://www.thewolfweb.com/photos/00104705.jpg

[Bandito]

This makes no damn sense. Now we have two franchises that reps tha charlotte hornets:facepalm
:biggums:

[CelticBaller]

Cool for the pelicans to do that, I wonder if OKC does the same for the sonics once they comeback

[NumberSix]

Safe

[CelticBaller]

This makes no damn sense. Now we have two franchises that reps tha charlotte hornets:facepalm
:facepalm

[Real14]

:biggums:
Meaning that the New Orleans pelicans were once tha charlotte hornets also and that also means they rep them, that's their franchise bloodline no matter what, just like Oklahoma city thunder has seattle supersonics blood running through their franchise no matter what.

[CelticBaller]

Meaning that the New Orleans pelicans were once tha charlotte hornets also and that also means they rep them, that's their franchise bloodline no matter what, just like Oklahoma city thunder has seattle supersonics blood running through their franchise no matter what.
No, the hornets have all the history and accomplishments from that team, the only thing they own are everything under the New Orleans name


The bobcats where given everything that belonged to that city

[Milbuck]

Meaning that the New Orleans pelicans were once tha charlotte hornets also and that also means they rep them, that's their franchise bloodline no matter what, just like Oklahoma city thunder has seattle supersonics blood running through their franchise no matter what.
:biggums: Slipping...

[Real14]

No, the hornets have all the history and accomplishments from that team, the only thing they own are everything under the New Orleans name


The bobcats where given everything that belonged to that city
I understand what they say and claim but it doesn't erase the fact that them niguhs were Charlotte Hornets first. You cant change the past.

[Real14]

:biggums: Slipping...
hey it happens sometimes:lol

[Rake2204]

After the name change, bring back the GOAT floor...I prefer the honeycomb paint.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img41/6947/nba2k132013051322014336.jpg

[rufuspaul]

After the name change, bring back the GOAT floor...

http://www.thewolfweb.com/photos/00104705.jpg


That court was pretty awesome. New one will be something like this:


http://forums.nba-live.com/dl_mod/thumbs/6222_2013-12-29_00001.jpg

[ProfessorMurder]

Yes, finally!


I prefer the honeycomb paint.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img41/6947/nba2k132013051322014336.jpg

That's the GOAT court.

[NumberSix]

http://gamedayr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kobe-bryant-trolls-hornets-570x570.jpg

[JimmyMcAdocious]

That court was pretty awesome. New one will be something like this:


http://forums.nba-live.com/dl_mod/thumbs/6222_2013-12-29_00001.jpg

The honeycomb is going to cover the entire court? That's ugly as **** and would probably look worse on tv.

Love the Hornets name change, tho. Love the logo as well.

[Ball So Harden]

Cool. Now turn New Orleans into the Jazz, and Utah into the Bobcats and we are set.

[BlazerRed]

After the name change, bring back the GOAT floor...

http://www.thewolfweb.com/photos/00104705.jpg
Where's the honeycomb paint?

[QuebecBaller]

http://gamedayr.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kobe-bryant-trolls-hornets-570x570.jpg

:bowdown:

[tmacattack33]

LOL.

So stupid.

This is another reason why rooting for the team names or team jerseys really is just that...all you're rooting for is literally the name and the colors. And these names and colors can be given back to a different city just for the fukk of it, as you see here.

I'm glad I'm not a Hornets/Pelicans fan.

[MC Gusto]

After the name change, bring back the GOAT floor...

http://www.thewolfweb.com/photos/00104705.jpg
:applause: :applause: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Rake2204]

Where's the honeycomb paint?I forgot the order of operations, but I think they had it at first then pulled it. Sort of how the Rockets initially had this:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img801/604/nba2k132013050614461242.jpg

But eventually dialed it down to this:

http://www.seatdata.com/images/venue_compaq_center/samples/sample.jpg

[rufuspaul]

On the same day that we get our name, colors and records back we also screw the Pistons and get a top ten draft pick! It was a good day for basketball in Charlotte. :basketball

[gasolina]

I will say this just makes the Pelicans name/brand/logo/color change even less impressive.

Good for Charlotte, hopefully the once rabid fanbase returns to support this team

[JellyBean]

Man, I wonder how much my autograph Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Bobcats jersey would get on the open market?

[rufuspaul]

Man, I wonder how much my autograph Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Bobcats jersey would get on the open market?


Probably about as much as my Raymond Felton autographed basketball. :lol

[JellyBean]

Probably about as much as my Raymond Felton autographed basketball. :lol

:roll:

[CLTHornets4eva]

LOL.

So stupid.

This is another reason why rooting for the team names or team jerseys really is just that...all you're rooting for is literally the name and the colors. And these names and colors can be given back to a different city just for the fukk of it, as you see here.

I'm glad I'm not a Hornets/Pelicans fan.

So you don't mind if I change your team's name and colors to whatever I want? :coleman:

[SHAQisGOAT]

Cool. Now turn New Orleans into the Jazz, and Utah into the Bobcats and we are set.

People are now too "accustomed" with the Jazz for Utah.. It obviously makes no damn sense though, they should've changed the name when they moved from New Orleans to Utah. I don't think they'll ever do it but I'd love to see New Orleans back with the Jazz name while changing Utah to something else.

[SHAQisGOAT]

I prefer the honeycomb paint.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img41/6947/nba2k132013051322014336.jpg

Yea, that's a great floor.

[rufuspaul]

People are now too "accustomed" with the Jazz for Utah.. It obviously makes no damn sense though, they should've changed the name when they moved from New Orleans to Utah. I don't think they'll ever do it but I'd love to see New Orleans back with the Jazz name while changing Utah to something else.


Well when you think about it "Lakers" makes no sense for L.A. either.

[CeilingFan#1]

People are now too "accustomed" with the Jazz for Utah.. It obviously makes no damn sense though, they should've changed the name when they moved from New Orleans to Utah. I don't think they'll ever do it but I'd love to see New Orleans back with the Jazz name while changing Utah to something else.

I agree with you for the most part, although, all it would take is a new owner that hates the name.