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Charlotte in process to rebrand to Hornets (starting 2014-15; presser Tues.)
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:57 pm
Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:57 pm
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The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name back to "Hornets," a source with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com's Will Brinson, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname.
There is no timetable for the switch though NBA commissioner to be Adam Silver told Bobcats season ticket holders in April that such a change would take at least 18 months to implement. Moreover, the change is not unexpected and would likely be popular with the North Carolina fan base.
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Silver told season ticket holders re-acquiring the name "Hornets" would not be an issue, stating that the NBA and not the Pelicans owned the moniker.
ETA: I'm a dumbarse... forgot to post this... LINK
This post was edited on 5/20/13 at 10:51 pm
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Posted on 5/17/13 at 10:58 pm to rt3
frick Utah
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:04 am to rt3
Good for them. That name really does have a lot of culture and history surrounding it; it just wasn't NOLA related.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 1:47 am to rt3
The way it should be IMO.
Just like with the Jazz.
Just like with the Jazz.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 4:54 am to rt3
Great news.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:34 am to rt3
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stating that the NBA and not the Pelicans owned the moniker.
whoa, not sure if true, Benson bought the Hornets then rebranded.
If Silver says is true then the NBA owns all names.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:43 am to rt3
Good for them although it will be very weird for me after rooting for the Hornets for 10 years
A real shame we couldn't get Jazz back.
A real shame we couldn't get Jazz back.
Posted on 5/18/13 at 10:48 am to rt3
I wouldn't mind them getting their name back. I visited my brother and sister there a couple of months ago and there is still lots of Charlotte Hornets merchandise being worn and sold around the city. The name just fits them.
This post was edited on 5/18/13 at 10:52 am
Posted on 5/18/13 at 11:08 am to rt3
What happens when the team moves to Seattle in five years?
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:48 pm to rt3
Good for them. That's where the name should be. I'm glad we're not being pricks like Utah
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:51 am to rt3
We should keep Hugo. Just to be dicks.
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:32 pm to rt3
Got stung by a hornet today. There are plenty in Louisiana, but I understand Charlotte has more connections to the name.
Posted on 5/20/13 at 11:44 am to rt3
Does anyone know what will happen to the team records do they stay with the "Pelicans" or do they go back to Charlotte or combined with what they have now?
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