The Charlotte Hornets - Name Change effective 5-20-2014

amcoolio · Post #241 » by **amcoolio** » Fri May 9, 2014 7:25 pm

Gonna be a very intriguing offseason, and probably the most important one in the history of the franchise.

I'm still blown away with the quality of the logos, I know the Jerseys/courts won't disappoint

freakon0mics · Post #242 » by **freakon0mics** » Fri May 9, 2014 7:37 pm

I've been inside the practice court a few times, mostly when they have those press conferences. It's weird to see it all cleared up like that, but then again I'm very interested on how it will look like with all the new colors and Hornets logos/wordings throughout the court.

HornetJail · Post #243 » by **HornetJail** » Fri May 9, 2014 7:54 pm

NYawKa11 wrote:-Will Tom Benson transfer the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history from the Pelicans franchise to Charlotte?
-Will Jordan retire #13 for Bobby Phills and will the Pelicans unretire #13?
-Will Jordan retire the jersey numbers of Larry Johnson or Alonzo Mourning?

Doubt it, doubt it, and doubt it.

Post #244 » by **JDR720** » Fri May 9, 2014 7:56 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
NYawKa11 wrote:-Will Tom Benson transfer the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history from the Pelicans franchise to Charlotte?
-Will Jordan retire #13 for Bobby Phills and will the Pelicans unretire #13?
-Will Jordan retire the jersey numbers of Larry Johnson or Alonzo Mourning?

Doubt it, doubt it, and doubt it.

Yea, none of that has anything to do with this franchise even tho it will have the same name, if we're gonna retire anyones number it should be Gerald Wallace

dmutombo321 · Post #245 » by **dmutombo321** » Fri May 9, 2014 8:17 pm

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
NYawKa11 wrote:-Will Tom Benson transfer the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history from the Pelicans franchise to Charlotte?
-Will Jordan retire #13 for Bobby Phills and will the Pelicans unretire #13?
-Will Jordan retire the jersey numbers of Larry Johnson or Alonzo Mourning?

Doubt it, doubt it, and doubt it.

I've never understood why franchise histories just dont stay tied to their respective cities, regardless of ownership or team names. That would stop debate on all of this.

there is no reason for the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history to have any link to the pelicans just as there is no reason for the 2003-2013 New Orleans Hornets history to have any link to Charlotte.

Liver_Pooty · Post #246 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat May 10, 2014 12:50 am

dmutombo321 wrote:
Biz Gilwalker wrote:
NYawKa11 wrote:-Will Tom Benson transfer the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history from the Pelicans franchise to Charlotte?
-Will Jordan retire #13 for Bobby Phills and will the Pelicans unretire #13?
-Will Jordan retire the jersey numbers of Larry Johnson or Alonzo Mourning?

Doubt it, doubt it, and doubt it.

I've never understood why franchise histories just dont stay tied to their respective cities, regardless of ownership or team names. That would stop debate on all of this.

there is no reason for the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history to have any link to the pelicans just as there is no reason for the 2003-2013 New Orleans Hornets history to have any link to Charlotte.

Supersonics kept their history when they left Seattle.

Liver_Pooty · Post #247 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sat May 10, 2014 12:51 am

Biz Gilwalker wrote:
NYawKa11 wrote:-Will Tom Benson transfer the 1988-2002 Charlotte Hornets history from the Pelicans franchise to Charlotte?
-Will Jordan retire #13 for Bobby Phills and will the Pelicans unretire #13?
-Will Jordan retire the jersey numbers of Larry Johnson or Alonzo Mourning?

Doubt it, doubt it, and doubt it.

I can actually see this happening eventually. Benson has no need for the history. If Jordan cut a nice check for a charity of his choice he would probably relinquish it.

Kaorto · Post #248 » by **Kaorto** » Fri May 16, 2014 2:51 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/rick_bonnell/status/467314543262052352[/tweet]

LofJ · Post #249 » by **LofJ** » Fri May 16, 2014 2:58 pm

Just in time for the lottery drawing. Luck of the Hornets look down upon us and bless us for we have suffered.

Kaorto · Post #250 » by **Kaorto** » Fri May 16, 2014 2:59 pm

CHARLOTTE HORNETS NAME OFFICIALLY RETURNS ON MAY 20: The franchise will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 20th at 12:30pm to recognize the official name change in which team executives will discuss the return of the Hornets name to Charlotte as well as outline some of the upcoming Hornets re-branding events. Fans will be able to watch the press conference live as it will be streamed online at the team’s new website (also launched on the 20th) at hornets.com.

countryboi · Post #251 » by **countryboi** » Fri May 16, 2014 4:11 pm

well they retired Rufus...Rufus is the biggest thing i am going to miss from the name change

http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video/2014/0 ... 4-3272687/

Post #252 » by **fatlever** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:11 pm

http://bringbackthebuzz.wordpress.com/2 ... on-reborn/

pretty cool they are bringing back the name on meck dec day. for those not familiar it is an important day in the history of charlotte.

freakon0mics · Post #253 » by **freakon0mics** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:48 pm

Was wondering for some time when they will begin the rollout of the name. Assumed it would be immediately after the season ended. Since they are doing it on the 20th, when is RealGM going to change the Forum name then?

Post #254 » by **fatlever** » Fri May 16, 2014 9:04 pm

freakon0mics wrote:Was wondering for some time when they will begin the rollout of the name. Assumed it would be immediately after the season ended. Since they are doing it on the 20th, when is RealGM going to change the Forum name then?

it was my understanding that rgm would change the name of the forum at the same time the team changed. i sent something to them today letting them know the name change was set for tuesday.

Post #255 » by **Howard Mass** » Sat May 17, 2014 3:49 am

freakon0mics wrote:Was wondering for some time when they will begin the rollout of the name. Assumed it would be immediately after the season ended. Since they are doing it on the 20th, when is RealGM going to change the Forum name then?

We plan to change the name that same day.

Dream34 also apparently has the Forum Colors and Favorite Team Logo ready to go.

The Moderator Forum Icons might have the old Hornets Logo to start though.

I'm really excited to see The Hornets back in Charlotte. I never really was feeling it with The Bobcats.

Hugo The Hornet · Post #256 » by **Hugo The Hornet** » Sat May 17, 2014 9:16 am

I'm so waiting for Tuesday. Many years I dream to be a fan of Charlotte Hornets, and now it going to be true. Can't Wait!

willywazza · Post #257 » by **willywazza** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:37 am

BACK THE BUZZ!

Bassman · Post #258 » by **Bassman** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:33 pm

VERY excited to get back to The CHARLOTTE HORNETS! Like anything it will take time to acclimate to the feel of things. But I've wanted this for a long time, so I'm thrilled to see it finally get here. Wish I could be at the first game, with the new colors and the fan reaction. Living in Florida I will just have to experience it via HDTV, which isn't all that bad.

Post #259 » by **JDR720** » Sat May 17, 2014 3:19 pm

Rufus retirement video
http://www.nba.com/bobcats/video/2014/0 ... p4-3272687

freakon0mics · Post #260 » by **freakon0mics** » Sat May 17, 2014 4:50 pm

Bassman wrote:VERY excited to get back to The CHARLOTTE HORNETS! Like anything it will take time to acclimate to the feel of things. But I've wanted this for a long time, so I'm thrilled to see it finally get here. Wish I could be at the first game, with the new colors and the fan reaction. Living in Florida I will just have to experience it via HDTV, which isn't all that bad.

Yeah agree. I myself are still calling and thinking of them as the Bobcats. I think it will take seeing the logo everywhere and also seeing them play a few games to fully take in the name change back to the Hornets. 10 years is a long time.