Charlotte Hornets - The Brand Returns!!!

Battery · Post #321 » by **Battery** » Wed May 2, 2012 9:01 pm

KembaWalker wrote:hopefully this isnt something thats hanging over us for a long time. dont wanna hear a bunch of "cant comment on it" for the next 2 years. just say if were going to do it if the names free or not

I would think that we would know something this summer and the change would go into effect the following season. It's going to take at least a year to come up with all new designs, uniforms, branding and all the other stuff associated with a new name. So I would assume if NO is going to make a change then they would probably want to get it done quickly, otherwise it will probably take two years before we can change over.

SWedd523 · Post #322 » by **SWedd523** » Wed May 2, 2012 9:37 pm

KembaWalker wrote:hopefully this isnt something thats hanging over us for a long time. dont wanna hear a bunch of "cant comment on it" for the next 2 years. just say if were going to do it if the names free or not

They aren't allowed to comment on it

KembaWalker · Post #323 » by **KembaWalker** » Wed May 2, 2012 10:22 pm

SWedd523 wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:hopefully this isnt something thats hanging over us for a long time. dont wanna hear a bunch of "cant comment on it" for the next 2 years. just say if were going to do it if the names free or not

They aren't allowed to comment on it

Nah

Benson himself said straight up he wants the Jazz name back and is working to get it. Nothing wrong with saying what we will do if the name is available. They are choosing not to comment, for whatever reason. Its not like they would be punished for addressing the situation.

captaincrunk · Post #324 » by **captaincrunk** » Wed May 2, 2012 10:42 pm

KembaWalker wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:hopefully this isnt something thats hanging over us for a long time. dont wanna hear a bunch of "cant comment on it" for the next 2 years. just say if were going to do it if the names free or not

They aren't allowed to comment on it

Nah

Benson himself said straight up he wants the Jazz name back and is working to get it. Nothing wrong with saying what we will do if the name is available. They are choosing not to comment, for whatever reason. Its not like they would be punished for addressing the situation.

I thought he said he wanted a name that the people could relate to "like" the Jazz used to. Not that he specifically wanted that name?

SWedd523 · Post #325 » by **SWedd523** » Wed May 2, 2012 10:48 pm

KembaWalker wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:hopefully this isnt something thats hanging over us for a long time. dont wanna hear a bunch of "cant comment on it" for the next 2 years. just say if were going to do it if the names free or not

They aren't allowed to comment on it

Nah

Benson himself said straight up he wants the Jazz name back and is working to get it. Nothing wrong with saying what we will do if the name is available. They are choosing not to comment, for whatever reason. Its not like they would be punished for addressing the situation.

Benson can comment. MJ and the Bobcats FO cannot.

captaincrunk · Post #326 » by **captaincrunk** » Wed May 2, 2012 10:55 pm

this made me laugh

kamazilla wrote:Utah trades: Jazz
Utah gets: Raptors
Why: Smart, vicious dino-predator who utilizes cunning teamwork to slay victims; new name intimidates opponents and the Raptor was native to this region. Besides, when it comes to jazz, or cuisine for that matter, or architecture, or fiction, Utah is no New Orleans.

New Orleans trades: Hornets
New Orleans gets: Jazz
Why: The Hornets is a terrible nickname which has no special ties to a city abundant in unique characteristics which make it unlike any place else.

Memphis trades: Grizzlies
Memphis gets: Blues
Why: Grizzlies is an odd fit for for Memphis while Blues is a natural and creates a nice rivalry opportunity for New Orleans and Memphis.

Charlotte trades: Bobcats
Charlotte gets: Hornets
Why: Why not? Bad as the Hornets nickname is, its better than the Bobcats. Besides, its theirs, and ties to better days of NBA relevance.

Toronto trades: Raptors
Toronto receives: Grizzlies
Why: Just to piss Vancouver off.

KembaWalker · Post #327 » by **KembaWalker** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:09 pm

SWedd523 wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:They aren't allowed to comment on it

Nah

Benson himself said straight up he wants the Jazz name back and is working to get it. Nothing wrong with saying what we will do if the name is available. They are choosing not to comment, for whatever reason. Its not like they would be punished for addressing the situation.

Benson can comment. MJ and the Bobcats FO cannot.

There isn't a difference. Jazz are a current taken name just like the Hornets. Theres a difference between saying you can't comment and actually not being able to comment. You could say Benson wasn't allowed to say what he said, but I doubt he was punished.

Jaruff · Post #328 » by **Jaruff** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:57 pm

captaincrunk wrote:this made me laugh

kamazilla wrote:Utah trades: Jazz
Utah gets: Raptors
Why: Smart, vicious dino-predator who utilizes cunning teamwork to slay victims; new name intimidates opponents and the Raptor was native to this region. Besides, when it comes to jazz, or cuisine for that matter, or architecture, or fiction, Utah is no New Orleans.

New Orleans trades: Hornets
New Orleans gets: Jazz
Why: The Hornets is a terrible nickname which has no special ties to a city abundant in unique characteristics which make it unlike any place else.

Memphis trades: Grizzlies
Memphis gets: Blues
Why: Grizzlies is an odd fit for for Memphis while Blues is a natural and creates a nice rivalry opportunity for New Orleans and Memphis.

Charlotte trades: Bobcats
Charlotte gets: Hornets
Why: Why not? Bad as the Hornets nickname is, its better than the Bobcats. Besides, its theirs, and ties to better days of NBA relevance.

Toronto trades: Raptors
Toronto receives: Grizzlies
Why: Just to piss Vancouver off.

Or, even better, you rename the Raptors to the Grizzlies, move them to Vancouver, and piss Toronto off. RealGM would go offline again.

captaincrunk · Post #329 » by **captaincrunk** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:58 pm

KembaWalker wrote:
SWedd523 wrote:
KembaWalker wrote:Nah

Benson himself said straight up he wants the Jazz name back and is working to get it. Nothing wrong with saying what we will do if the name is available. They are choosing not to comment, for whatever reason. Its not like they would be punished for addressing the situation.

Benson can comment. MJ and the Bobcats FO cannot.

There isn't a difference. Jazz are a current taken name just like the Hornets. Theres a difference between saying you can't comment and actually not being able to comment. You could say Benson wasn't allowed to say what he said, but I doubt he was punished.

He doesn't own anything yet, does he? He was just a guy who wanted to buy a team at that point.

KembaWalker · Post #330 » by **KembaWalker** » Thu May 3, 2012 12:49 am

He said it during the press conference after he was announced as owner, with Stern sitting right there iirc. He probably didn't technically own the team at that point but I doubt that means he can say whatever he wants about it. Though if I remember right Stern was displeased that he brought it up :lol:

captaincrunk · Post #331 » by **captaincrunk** » Thu May 3, 2012 1:07 am

Jaruff wrote:
captaincrunk wrote:this made me laugh

kamazilla wrote:Utah trades: Jazz
Utah gets: Raptors
Why: Smart, vicious dino-predator who utilizes cunning teamwork to slay victims; new name intimidates opponents and the Raptor was native to this region. Besides, when it comes to jazz, or cuisine for that matter, or architecture, or fiction, Utah is no New Orleans.

New Orleans trades: Hornets
New Orleans gets: Jazz
Why: The Hornets is a terrible nickname which has no special ties to a city abundant in unique characteristics which make it unlike any place else.

Memphis trades: Grizzlies
Memphis gets: Blues
Why: Grizzlies is an odd fit for for Memphis while Blues is a natural and creates a nice rivalry opportunity for New Orleans and Memphis.

Charlotte trades: Bobcats
Charlotte gets: Hornets
Why: Why not? Bad as the Hornets nickname is, its better than the Bobcats. Besides, its theirs, and ties to better days of NBA relevance.

Toronto trades: Raptors
Toronto receives: Grizzlies
Why: Just to piss Vancouver off.

Or, even better, you rename the Raptors to the Grizzlies, move them to Vancouver, and piss Toronto off. RealGM would go offline again.

oh wow

JGib23 · Post #332 » by **JGib23** » Fri May 4, 2012 4:20 am

2 New Names and Logos have been registered in the state of Louisiana.

http://www.hornets247.com/blog/2012/05/ ... s-rebrand/

HornetJail · Post #333 » by **HornetJail** » Fri May 4, 2012 4:24 am

^ lol, both those names SUCK.

Eoghan · Post #334 » by **Eoghan** » Fri May 4, 2012 4:27 am

That's interesting about the Spirits of Saint Louis and how the owners still get paid every year from the ABA franchises that merged with the NBA thanks to some TV deal.

Post #335 » by **fatlever** » Fri May 4, 2012 5:42 pm

BrotherDave wrote:That's interesting about the Spirits of Saint Louis and how the owners still get paid every year from the ABA franchises that merged with the NBA thanks to some TV deal.

this is one of the interesting things i learned in the ABA book. 6 teams were left at the end of the ABA's last season: nuggets, pacers, spurs, net, colonels and spirits. 4 teams were admitted to the NBA, the other two negotiated nice settlements. The colonels received (i think 4mil for their franchise in a buy out). the owner of the colonels (who also owned KFC) turned around and bought the buffalo braves for half that amount. the owners of the spirit negotiated a deal that paid them a percentage of TV profits on the other 4 ABA teams......... forever!!!!

doc.end · Post #336 » by **doc.end** » Fri May 4, 2012 6:52 pm

Somebody on GB found out that Angels of New Orleans is a name of an escort service and indeed a first google search result. They better go with the Spirit.

captaincrunk · Post #337 » by **captaincrunk** » Fri May 4, 2012 7:47 pm

doc.end wrote:Somebody on GB found out that Angels of New Orleans is a name of an escort service and indeed a first google search result. They better go with the Spirit.

maybe those girls are the ones that registered it

Jaruff · Post #338 » by **Jaruff** » Fri May 4, 2012 9:43 pm

captaincrunk wrote:
doc.end wrote:Somebody on GB found out that Angels of New Orleans is a name of an escort service and indeed a first google search result. They better go with the Spirit.

maybe those girls are the ones that registered it

Maybe those girls are the new cheerleading squad. :nod:

captaincrunk · Post #339 » by **captaincrunk** » Fri May 4, 2012 10:47 pm

Jaruff wrote:
captaincrunk wrote:
doc.end wrote:Somebody on GB found out that Angels of New Orleans is a name of an escort service and indeed a first google search result. They better go with the Spirit.

maybe those girls are the ones that registered it

Maybe those girls are the new cheerleading squad.

Rich4114 · Post #340 » by **Rich4114** » Sat May 5, 2012 1:07 am

fatlever wrote:
BrotherDave wrote:That's interesting about the Spirits of Saint Louis and how the owners still get paid every year from the ABA franchises that merged with the NBA thanks to some TV deal.

this is one of the interesting things i learned in the ABA book. 6 teams were left at the end of the ABA's last season: nuggets, pacers, spurs, net, colonels and spirits. 4 teams were admitted to the NBA, the other two negotiated nice settlements. The colonels received (i think 4mil for their franchise in a buy out). the owner of the colonels (who also owned KFC) turned around and bought the buffalo braves for half that amount. the owners of the spirit negotiated a deal that paid them a percentage of TV profits on the other 4 ABA teams......... forever!!!!

Wow, that is not a bad deal at all