re: Here is the truth why attendance matters - enough is enough with the arguing!

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Why would this make people that didn't support the Hornets, all of a sudden want to support the Pelicans?

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There will certainly be a short term bump in exposure, buzz and media coverage, but in the long term the entertainment value that the team provides is all that really matters.

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If this is what people are hoping for, then they will probably be highly disappointed.

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I kinda agree. Even though The name "Hornets" had no to ties to the area, I think once they got to New Orleans, it was our team. Changing the name will certainly give a bump to enthusiasm, but if they continue to struggle, attendance will do the same.

The re-branding combined with a couple of off season moves will create new fan interest. No doubt the team will have to perform in order to sustain it.

II've had a ton of people ask me about pelicans and the name change. The new uniforms new commercials. All these people didn't care about the hornets.
The name change brings ina fresh look from a stale product. It has people talking which is far.more than what happened lately. Even my mother ask about it
Combine that with only being the 2nd year that all of southeast Louisiana has been able to watch games on tv...yes the fan base can def. Grow from this

I think having a base interest causes more talk which creates more buzz which creates people wanting to go.

And a name change creates a interest. Its up to the team to keep it.

Non basketba fans down here ar buying pelican shirts because its "cool"

So with interest in what many see as a new team...if pels can not shite the bed early next year its very realistic to think will gain fans

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if pels can not shite the bed early next year its very realistic to think will gain fans

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Yea, based on success, not the name change.

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Non basketba fans down here ar buying pelican shirts because its "cool"

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yeah ok

Dp

What? I have multiple friends and co-worker s that have bought pels clothes ad hats

First, you may be making a mistake in discounting emotion and perception when it comes to fans. While anecdotal evidence, many people who previously had only a passing interest in the team have expressed a strong interest in next season. Not just the new name and look, but the perception that its the first year the Benson team can fully put its stamp on the franchise, including personnel.

People are paying more attention.

And we all assume there will be moves in the off season that will enhance interest. Now of course there has to be an exciting team to sustain interest .