Get to know your fellow Charlotte fans

mattcampbell · Post #241 » by **mattcampbell** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:13 am

Age? 18

Location? Statesville, NC

College (if applicable) UNC Charlotte

Profession? being a poor college kid

What did you study (or are you studying)? Mechanical Engineering

Level of basketball? intramurals

Compare your game to current/former Hornet? MKG with a semi-functional shot

Why did you become a Hornets fan? home team

Favorite piece of Hornets history, relevant or irrelevant? have an old Hugo stuffed animal thing from way back when, and a popcorn bucket and pom from our last game as the Bobcats in game 4

What does your screen name mean? my name

Favorite Hornet of all-time? MKG

Favorite other NBA players of all-time? Manu, Steph Curry, Vince Carter, Steve Nash

If you didn’t support the Hornets what NBA team would you support? Probably Memphis not sure

Other sports played growing up? baseball and football

What other sports teams to you support? Panthers, Cubs, Heels

Hobbies? shoot basketball, video games

Favorite foods? barbecue

Favorite music? classic rock

Favorite books? what the hell is a book

Favorite video games? 2K, Madden, GTA, Assassin's Creed

Favorite TV shows/movies? Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Forrest Gump, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers

Tattoos (how many, where)? too much of a pansy

Your dream team of hot chicks? Anna Kendrick, Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, Miranda Kerr

Other sites you visit to waste time (SFW)? twitter, youtube

If you could have dinner with 4 people (alive dead, fictional or real) who would you invite? Jesus, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis

EwingSweatsALot · Post #242 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:08 pm

It's really nice you would invite a father son duo to your dinner.

Post #243 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:32 pm

"Jesus, Between the Ferns w/ Zach Galifianakis" - that is must see TV

mattcampbell · Post #244 » by **mattcampbell** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:14 pm

fatlever wrote:"Jesus, Between the Ferns w/ Zach Galifianakis" - that is must see TV

glad someone caught that :lol:

BeesWax · Post #245 » by **BeesWax** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:10 pm

mattcampbell wrote:
fatlever wrote:"Jesus, Between the Ferns w/ Zach Galifianakis" - that is must see TV
glad someone caught that

Can't lie I was always curious if you were the OL for the Panthers from back in the day.

BleedTeal · Post #246 » by **BleedTeal** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:35 pm

Funny question, considering I've been out of the basketball circuit for 12 years (after the original Hornets left). Who should I watch in the West? I usually like to watch one team from each conference.

LamarMatic7 · Post #247 » by **LamarMatic7** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:59 pm

BleedTeal wrote:Funny question, considering I've been out of the basketball circuit for 12 years (after the original Hornets left). Who should I watch in the West? I usually like to watch one team from each conference.

I say that you should watch the Spurs. A lot of ball movement (flashy ball movement at times), a general understanding between teammates to find the best shot and a lot of threes.

Most people would say the Warriors, I guess.

BleedTeal · Post #248 » by **BleedTeal** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:06 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:
BleedTeal wrote:Funny question, considering I've been out of the basketball circuit for 12 years (after the original Hornets left). Who should I watch in the West? I usually like to watch one team from each conference.

I say that you should watch the Spurs. A lot of ball movement (flashy ball movement at times), a general understanding between teammates to find the best shot and a lot of threes.

Most people would say the Warriors, I guess.

I remember watching Ginobili awhile ago and enjoyed it. Right now I made a short list of ones I may be interested in: The Magic for growth purposes, The Rockets for The Beard and Howard (two of my favorite players), the Blazers cuz of Lillard and maybe the Nuggets cuz I follow almost every Colorado team anyway.

EwingSweatsALot · Post #249 » by **EwingSweatsALot** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:12 pm

BleedTeal wrote:
LamarMatic7 wrote:
BleedTeal wrote:Funny question, considering I've been out of the basketball circuit for 12 years (after the original Hornets left). Who should I watch in the West? I usually like to watch one team from each conference.

I say that you should watch the Spurs. A lot of ball movement (flashy ball movement at times), a general understanding between teammates to find the best shot and a lot of threes.

Most people would say the Warriors, I guess.

I remember watching Ginobili awhile ago and enjoyed it. Right now I made a short list of ones I may be interested in: The Magic for growth purposes, The Rockets for The Beard and Howard (two of my favorite players), the Blazers cuz of Lillard and maybe the Nuggets cuz I follow almost every Colorado team anyway.

The Suns could be a good team to follow out west as well. Young team, with a good coach (Jeff Hornacek), who play an up and down pace. I had some high hopes for them this year, but their offseason has been underwhelming besides the Isaiah Thomas signing (which now puts them with 3 PGs who need the ball, they do tend to play the best with 2 combo guards on the court though).

Post #250 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:17 pm

you'd be better off trying to make a list of teams in the west that aren't worth watching.

Post #251 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 4:20 pm

fatlever wrote:you'd be better off trying to make a list of teams in the west that aren't worth watching.

Pretty much.

I will say that I really enjoy watching the Clippers.

Bassman · Post #252 » by **Bassman** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:17 pm

Age? Might be the oldest here at 55. Can you confirm Fats?
Location? SW Florida - Fort Myers area
College (if applicable) Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory NCProfession? Area Manager
What did you study (or are you studying)? BA - Economics
Level of basketball? League
Compare your game to current/former Hornet? PJ Hairston with no hops :lol:

Why did you become a Hornets fan? I'm a born & raised Tar Heel, and married the Hornets the day we were awarded the franchise!
Favorite piece of Hornets history, relevant or irrelevant? The great year 1 upset of the Bulls...and I was there. Also the year 1 games that were so loud I was nearly deaf leaving the place...unreal
What does your screen name mean? I play bass guitar. I have been part of pro bands, done some session recording, and also led Praise Bands at churches. Semi-retired from this since moving to FL last year for my main job
Favorite Hornet of all-time? Alonzo. I met the guy at the player entrance to the locker room one game. He was great, very nice to my son and wife. He transformed the Hornets into a power (along with LJ and company). I think he would have stayed had we paid him properly.
Favorite other NBA players of all-time? David Thompson, just cause he's my favorite homegrown hero from Shelby; Jordan, Bird, Hakeem and (now) Al Jefferson, cause I love his old-school post game.
If you didn’t support the Hornets what NBA team would you support? When the Hornets left Charlotte, I left them. I moved to Missouri, and could not bring myself to pull for any team untikl we got the Bobcats. If no Hornets, I would probably roll with the Spurs, cause I love their team approach
Other sports played growing up? Football, tennis, golf
What other sports teams to you support? Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Atlanta Braves

Robot Rock · Post #253 » by **Robot Rock** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:58 pm

Bassman wrote:Age? Might be the oldest here at 55. Can you confirm Fats?
Location? SW Florida - Fort Myers area
College (if applicable) Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory NCProfession? Area Manager
What did you study (or are you studying)? BA - Economics
Level of basketball? League
Compare your game to current/former Hornet? PJ Hairston with no hops
Why did you become a Hornets fan? I'm a born & raised Tar Heel, and married the Hornets the day we were awarded the franchise!
Favorite piece of Hornets history, relevant or irrelevant? The great year 1 upset of the Bulls...and I was there. Also the year 1 games that were so loud I was nearly deaf leaving the place...unreal
What does your screen name mean? I play bass guitar. I have been part of pro bands, done some session recording, and also led Praise Bands at churches. Semi-retired from this since moving to FL last year for my main job
Favorite Hornet of all-time? Alonzo. I met the guy at the player entrance to the locker room one game. He was great, very nice to my son and wife. He transformed the Hornets into a power (along with LJ and company). I think he would have stayed had we paid him properly.
Favorite other NBA players of all-time? David Thompson, just cause he's my favorite homegrown hero from Shelby; Jordan, Bird, Hakeem and (now) Al Jefferson, cause I love his old-school post game.
If you didn’t support the Hornets what NBA team would you support? When the Hornets left Charlotte, I left them. I moved to Missouri, and could not bring myself to pull for any team untikl we got the Bobcats. If no Hornets, I would probably roll with the Spurs, cause I love their team approach
Other sports played growing up? Football, tennis, golf
What other sports teams to you support? Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Atlanta Braves

Hey Go Bears! How about that run to the D2 finals?

Man Strength · Post #254 » by **Man Strength** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:56 pm

Age?
31

Location?
NYC

Profession?
internet startup stuff...

What did you study (or are you studying)?
UNC - Philosophy

Level of basketball?
JV

Compare your game to current/former Hornet?
Larry Johnson (in my prime as an 8th grader)

Why did you become a Bobcats fan?
Grew up in Charlotte

Favorite piece of Bobcats history, relevant or irrelevant?
The DJ they used to have on the lower level. favorite in a that-was-horrible kind of way. terrible idea

What does your screen name mean?
exactly what it sounds like

Favorite Bobcat of all-time?
bob's-cats - primoz brezec
hornets - mugsey

Favorite other NBA players of all-time?
Larry Bird

Favorite all-time fantasy basketball player? [*NEW]
in their primes Brad Miller and Andre Kirilinko

If you didn’t support the Bobcats what NBA team would you support?
Knicks

Other sports played growing up?
soccer, baseball, tennis, ping pong

What other sports teams to you support?
tarheels, panthers

Hobbies?
drinking

Favorite music?
tom petty

Favorite TV shows/movies?
movie - boyz n the hood
tv show - game of thrones

Tattoos (how many, where)?
never

Your dream team of hot chicks?
been there, done that

Other sites you visit to waste time (SFW)?
twitter
caronlinahuddle
hoopshype

Post #255 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:27 pm

@bass - i believe you are currently the oldest known poster on the board, just ahead of snidely. august us seazr was the oldest, but i havent seen him in years.

Post #256 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:29 pm

Favorite all-time fantasy basketball player? [*NEW]

shawn marion, kevin love, ak47, steve nash

Bassman · Post #257 » by **Bassman** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:50 pm

Robot Rock wrote:College (if applicable) Lenoir-Rhyne, Hickory NCProfession? Area Manager
What did you study (or are you studying)? BA - Economics

Hey Go Bears! How about that run to the D2 finals?

That was amazing! Most people do not know that, for many years, Lenor-Rhyne was the only North Carolina university or college to have won a national championship in football (NAIA 1960). It's been great seeing them return to top-flight form. GO BEARS!

KingExecutive · Post #258 » by **KingExecutive** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:51 pm

Man Strength wrote:Age?
31

Location?
NYC

Profession?
internet startup stuff...

What did you study (or are you studying)?
UNC - Philosophy

Level of basketball?
JV

Compare your game to current/former Hornet?
Larry Johnson (in my prime as an 8th grader)

Why did you become a Bobcats fan?
Grew up in Charlotte

Favorite piece of Bobcats history, relevant or irrelevant?
The DJ they used to have on the lower level. favorite in a that-was-horrible kind of way. terrible idea

What does your screen name mean?
exactly what it sounds like

Favorite Bobcat of all-time?
bob's-cats - primoz brezec
hornets - mugsey

Favorite other NBA players of all-time?
Larry Bird

Favorite all-time fantasy basketball player? [*NEW]
in their primes Brad Miller and Andre Kirilinko

If you didn’t support the Bobcats what NBA team would you support?
Knicks

Other sports played growing up?
soccer, baseball, tennis, ping pong

What other sports teams to you support?
tarheels, panthers

Hobbies?
drinking

Favorite music?
tom petty

Favorite TV shows/movies?
movie - boyz n the hood
tv show - game of thrones

Tattoos (how many, where)?
never

Your dream team of hot chicks?
been there, done that

Other sites you visit to waste time (SFW)?
twitter
caronlinahuddle
hoopshype

Grew up in NC. Went to UNC for Philosophy. And now you're doing startup stuff in NYC?! I'm curious how that happened.

HornetsOz · Post #259 » by **HornetsOz** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:18 am

Age? 25

Location? Victoria, Australia

College (if applicable) N/A (I wish we had the same system.

Profession? Graphics & Army Reserve

What did you study (or are you studying)? Nothing outside of HS yet.

Level of basketball? Juniors.

Compare your game to current/former Hornet? Couldn't say it has been that long since playing anything 'competitive'.

Why did you become a Hornets fan? Brother, plus colours/Mascot, Zo, Muggsy & LJ.

Favorite piece of Hornets history, relevant or irrelevant? Unfortunately back in the day we never really got to see much of the Hornets live here is Aus, so just seeing them when they appeared on NBA Action and Inside Stuff, collecting the cards etc. Zo's game winner has to be in there though.

What does your screen name mean? Hornets fan in Australia.

Favorite Hornet of all-time? Zo, Kemba and MKG competing for the current spot.

Favorite other NBA players of all-time? Ray Allen, Iverson, LBJ, Glen Rice, DRose, MJ.

If you didn’t support the Hornets what NBA team would you support? Would probably out of the Knicks, or Heat, cause of Zo, possibly the Bulls. I know for sure it would be an Eastern Conference team, always preferred them for some reason.

Other sports played growing up? Football (still play) & Cricket

What other sports teams to you support? Minessota Vikings, Hawthorn Hawks (Aussie Rules), Starting to get into college sports now that is all so much more accessible and have decided to see what following Michigan State is like

Hobbies? Footy, Basketball (just shooting), Hunting, Video Games & general tomfoolery with mates.

Favorite foods? Steak, Chicken, BBQ.....Meat.

Favorite music? Metal, although I listen to mostly anything depending on what I'm doing.

Favorite books? Read mostly Bio's and true stories.

Favorite video games? 2K, Madden, GTA, Battlefield, ArmA.

Favorite TV shows/movies? Game Of Thrones, Vikings, Entourage, Suits, SoA, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory. Movies, so many, Remember the Titans, He's Got Game some of the sports related ones.

Tattoos (how many, where)? Nothing yet, would get one if I ever win a flag with my local footy team.

Your dream team of hot chicks? Team would be too large, require more of a league, so much quality out there.

Other sites you visit to waste time (SFW)? twitter, youtube, bigfooty, nfl fantasy.

If you could have dinner with 4 people (alive dead, fictional or real) who would you invite? Michael Jordan, Ben Roberts-Smith, Adrian Peterson & Emma Watson.

Bassman · Post #260 » by **Bassman** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:19 am

Philosophy was my initial major, then I got the equivalent of a minor in Psychology. Loved both, but switched to Economics to help get a job.

I still love the foundation for critical thought I received from those classes.