Would the Magic ever consider changing their nickname?

nymets1 · Post #1 » by **nymets1** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:06 am

I have noticed with the Toronto Raptors that lately they have playing as the Toronto Huskies. The Huskies logo is so cool, I believe they should change their nickname from the Raptors to the Huskies, The Huskies seems to be a big hit up there in Toronto.

For us I think our nickname the Magic is fine, but is this really our best possible nickname? We don't have a throwback nickname like Toronto does because we have always been the Magic since our franchise started. Anybody have any ideas or suggestions for a nickname that could be better than the Magic?

Maybe the Orlando Storm? We do get quite a bit of storms in the summer season mostly.
Maybe something similar to the Miami Heat nickname?

OrlandO · Post #2 » by **OrlandO** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:33 am

We already have an alternate nickname, and it's quite fitting right now, but I doubt Alex Martins would sign off on marketing it...

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Post #3 » by **Bensational** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:42 am

Orlando is a touristy Mickey Mouse city. I think the name 'Magic' reflects that well.

We need a good rebrand as far as logos go. Something that feels like it was designed for a basketball team and not for a theme park.

OrlandO · Post #4 » by **OrlandO** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:46 am

orlandojnf · Post #5 » by **orlandojnf** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:49 am

seriously though, it will never happen.

this concept art was always my favorite. its fun to dream.
http://hoopeduponline.com/2016/12/06/orlando-magic-rebrand-concept/

Baka_La Flame · Post #6 » by **Baka_La Flame** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:25 am

Orlando Poopers

rusoopE · Post #7 » by **rusoopE** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:45 am

Orlando tankers

drsd · Post #8 » by **drsd** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:08 am

The team would change its nickname if it moved to a new city (unless to Nevada as the "Las Vegas Magic" actually sounds cool).

Jiwol · Post #9 » by **Jiwol** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:57 am

Orlando Mickey Mice

Nemesis21 · Post #10 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:12 am

rusoopE wrote:Orlando tankers

That wouldn't work, as we can't even tank properly. :banghead:

BadMofoPimp · Post #11 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 12:13 pm

Yes, they are to the Orlando Tragic.

Nemesis21 · Post #12 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:22 pm

OrlandO wrote:We already have an alternate nickname, and it's quite fitting right now, but I doubt Alex Martins would sign off on marketing it...

Spoiler:

BadMofoPimp wrote:Yes, they are to the Orlando Tragic.

I have been a fan of this team since it's existence. No matter how much they are losing or how much I'm pissed off at the team, I have never referred to them as Tragic or Orlando Tragic. Very disappointing to see other Magic fans use that word or refer to them with that word. What's next, fans showing up to Amway wearing brown paper bags over their heads ala Cleveland Browns fans?

:nonono:

rcklsscognition · Post #13 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:45 pm

We won't get a new name or nickname. I've been expecting a rebrand this summer by Nike and a cleaning of house. It should have happened last year but the Adidas/Nike transition screwed things up. But tbh I'm not seeing any hints this is on the table and am worried we might go another year.

MartinsIzAfraud · Post #14 » by **MartinsIzAfraud** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 1:48 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:We won't get a new name or nickname. I've been expecting a rebrand this summer by Nike and a cleaning of house. It should have happened last year but the Adidas/Nike transition screwed things up. But tbh I'm not seeing any hints this is on the table and am worried we might go another year.

why would nike waste time trying to shine a pile of poop?

OrlDave · Post #15 » by **OrlDave** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:15 pm

nymets1 wrote:Maybe the Orlando Storm? We do get quite a bit of storms in the summer season mostly.
Maybe something similar to the Miami Heat nickname?

The Tampa Bay Storm already exists. Granted they are an Arena Football team, but still, it would be confusing to have storm merch for two teams so close in proximity. That said, there is nothing wrong with our nick. If we wanted an alt for funsies, then fine, just not sure what it would be.

Max Power · Post #16 » by **Max Power** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:39 pm

I don't think a changing of the nickname is warranted. The Magic brand is a solid one, despite the teams struggles the last few years. It's not like the Washington Redskins situation where a great deal of people have grown offended by the name and it's turned into a hotbed issue. Magic suits Orlando just fine.

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rusoopE · Post #17 » by **rusoopE** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:33 pm

What about orlando Martins?

The Effect · Post #18 » by **The Effect** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:42 pm

orlandojnf wrote:

seriously though, it will never happen.

this concept art was always my favorite. its fun to dream.
http://hoopeduponline.com/2016/12/06/orlando-magic-rebrand-concept/

Not a fan of that pixelated/Nintendo style logo but the rest of it look amazing, especially those jerseys

OrlandO · Post #19 » by **OrlandO** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:03 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:
OrlandO wrote:We already have an alternate nickname, and it's quite fitting right now, but I doubt Alex Martins would sign off on marketing it...

Spoiler:

BadMofoPimp wrote:Yes, they are to the Orlando Tragic.

I have been a fan of this team since it's existence. No matter how much they are losing or how much I'm pissed off at the team, I have never referred to them as Tragic or Orlando Tragic. Very disappointing to see other Magic fans use that word or refer to them with that word. What's next, fans showing up to Amway wearing brown paper bags over their heads ala Cleveland Browns fans?

Good for you. You've also been cheering the team to lose a lot lately, so get off your high horse bro. I've watched every single game all five years of this crappy rebuild... I've earned the right to joke about them being tragic without having other fans question me for it. The whole organization is disaster right now. If you can't laugh about it at this point then you're only going to drive yourself mad.

Nemesis21 · Post #20 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 4:32 pm

OrlandO wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:
OrlandO wrote:We already have an alternate nickname, and it's quite fitting right now, but I doubt Alex Martins would sign off on marketing it...

Spoiler:

BadMofoPimp wrote:Yes, they are to the Orlando Tragic.

I have been a fan of this team since it's existence. No matter how much they are losing or how much I'm pissed off at the team, I have never referred to them as Tragic or Orlando Tragic. Very disappointing to see other Magic fans use that word or refer to them with that word. What's next, fans showing up to Amway wearing brown paper bags over their heads ala Cleveland Browns fans?

Good for you. You've also been cheering the team to lose a lot lately, so get off your high horse bro. I've watched every single game all five years of this crappy rebuild... I've earned the right to joke about them being tragic without having other fans question me for it. The whole organization is disaster right now. If you can't laugh about it at this point then you're only going to drive yourself mad.

I'm not on a high horse. Nice try though. Yes I want a top 3/5 pick in a stacked draft. Still doesn't give me reason to crap on the team like that. Get off your high horse. :roll: