Hornets Seeking Name Change

[Sħãlïq™]

NEW ORLEANS — Tom Benson sat on stage at the New Orleans Arena on Monday afternoon, his wife Gayle to his right and NBA commissioner David Stern to his left and in front of a blue banner with the NBA logo scattered on it. And while Stern and the other dignitaries around him were content to discuss Benson’s acquisition of the New Orleans Hornets, the new owner had other plans. Specifically, a name change for the city’s professional basketball team.

 

“We want to change the name from the Hornets to something that means New Orleans, La.,” Benson said, unprovoked by questioning. “The Hornets don’t mean anything.”

 

Stern, his face firmly planted in his hands, responded immediately, saying that Benson doesn’t technically own the team yet since the NBA Board of Governors has yet to approve the sale.

 

The name change was just one thing Benson and the NBA announced, including the awarding of the 2014 All-Star game to New Orleans, a prerequisite in accordance to the negotiated lease that was announced in March.

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[Teletopez]

Do it. At the very least, I can CTRL+F "Nets" without having to deal with all the NOH results.

[Sħãlïq™]

Do it. At the very least, I can CTRL+F "Nets" without having to deal with all the NOH results.

True. CTRL+F 'Brooklyn' from now on should help tho'.

Edited August 28, 2012 by Sħãlïq̵'

[DunkinDerozan]

I like when teams have name/logo changes. Hopefully its a good one, that city has a lot of unique things about it. They should be able to come up with a good name.