Don't understand the hate for the name. Do we really need to invoke ferocity with our team names in spite of local relevance? For goodness' sake, New York has a team named after a pair of colonial pants. The Hornets have had a rough time ingratiating themselves in the New Orleans culture like the Saints. A number of issues - poor original owner, bad teams, Katrina/OKC - contributed to this. Hopefully this identity change will truly make them a local team. I love the rebrand, but I'm not thrilled with the color scheme. As gaudy as they were, the Mardi Gras colors fit the city. The color mix looks too much like the Cavs now.
I didn't really like the leaked image of the logo but the red eyes and colour patterns make it better. Let's hope Charlotte become the Hornets next year and the Sonics are back as well! Would be nice to associate Hornets with the right city again and let's hope they choose the right colours because it went way too far off the original teal/purple.
After thinking this was a joke of an idea when rumors first started, I'm on board. They have perhaps the most unique name in professional sports and one that fits their city very well. Props to Tom Benson for buying this team and re-branding it with something that shows a definite long-term commitment to New Orleans. In a few years (or maybe sooner), I predict it will be unanimous this was a good move. It also allows Charlotte to bury the disgraced Bobcats name and resurrect the Hornets.
Not that I disagree with your post, but what makes the Pelicans "the most unique name in professional sports"?
Guys... this is an AMAZING name. Cats, bears, lions, falcons, eagles, bearcats, etc... c'mon. Those are played out names. The NBA has GREAT names, like the Jazz, Lakers, Rockets, Bucks, Sonics, Clippers -- unique names. Pelicans is cool as hell. Meanwhile the Bobcats call themselves the freaking Bobcats? Ehhh. Unique and meaningful, that's cool.
Clippers is great. Bucks is cool even, it's a Buck! Who does that? And the Pistons. What an amazing name for Detroit. The Pistons. Wow. Spurs? Cool. Mavericks? Cool. Bobcats, Thunder, Magic, Wizards, Raptors? The newer names stink. Pelicans... that's special.
I don't understand how it's any more unique than, say, the Rockets, or the Suns, or the Magic. It's unique, yes, but I don't see how it's one of the most unique. But hey...what do I know?
No way.... I am almost ashamed that I laughed so hard at this one.... But I have got to admit, it is one of the funniest thigns I Have ever seen....
how about the houston tankers? lots of oil tankers in houston anyway and it would fit the team perfectly when they realize that tanking right now is the best option this team as constructed sucks
Sounds quite menacing! Lookout! They'll eat you up like an anchovy, or drop your newborn on its face!
