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The most inappropriately named sports franchises.

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by theogcasey, May 1, 2008.

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  1. Blue Brick

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    I always thought it was

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    #21 Blue Brick, May 1, 2008
  2. yobod

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    A clipper is a kind of ship. Considering that LA is one of the largest ports in the country, it's a pretty good team name.
     
    #22 yobod, May 1, 2008
  3. weslinder

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    Actually, I didn't. Amazing fortune, nonetheless. The fates smiled on the Rockets before Akeem ever left Nigeria.
     
    #23 weslinder, May 1, 2008
  4. SuperBeeKay

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    Oh thanks, never knew what a clipper was :D
     
    #24 SuperBeeKay, May 1, 2008
  5. xiki

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    Orig: Baltimore Bullets
     
    #25 xiki, May 1, 2008
  6. xiki

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    But - can they/will they sustain that over a long term? Frankly, I am dubious.
     
    #26 xiki, May 1, 2008
  7. Lil Pun

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    As people have already stated that will not be the team's name if they even get to move there.
     
    #27 Lil Pun, May 1, 2008
  8. Lil Pun

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    Didn't they actually change the name because they thought it promoted violence? :rolleyes:
     
    #28 Lil Pun, May 1, 2008
  9. rn_xw

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    spurs anyone?
     
    #29 rn_xw, May 1, 2008
  10. david_rocket

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    They recommend the name: The Memphis Presleys LMAO, that name is hilarious :D

    I like the Oklahoma City Twisters

    Los angeles Boob Jobs or the los angeles plastic hehe (replacing the lakers name)
     
    #30 david_rocket, May 1, 2008
  11. Spacemoth

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    New Orleans Hurricanes. Now that would be an inappropriate nickname!

    (Too soon! Too soon!)
     
    #31 Spacemoth, May 1, 2008
  12. david_rocket

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    Or the New Orleans WNBA would call "New Orleans Katrinas"

    Ok, sorry for that ! maybe too soon :(
     
    #32 david_rocket, May 1, 2008
  13. The Ming Dynasty

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    Classless! :mad:

    Dude, Katrina destroyed the city - never cool to joke about tragedy.

    If we lose, I'm pulling for the Hornets.
     
    #33 The Ming Dynasty, May 1, 2008
  14. clutch citizen

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    I think blathersby means Oklahoma City is an inappropriate name for an NBA franchise. "(Super)Sonics" belongs to Seattle and should stay in Seattle.
     
    #34 clutch citizen, May 1, 2008
  15. scv_rockets

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    Actually, the name wouldn't be that out of place.

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    ...is based in Oklahoma City.
     
    #35 scv_rockets, May 1, 2008
  16. clutch citizen

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    Here are some names that should be updated:

    Memphis Hound Dogs
    New Orleans Jazz (jazz has no place in Utah, they need to forfeit the name)
    Washington Eagles
    Toronto Common Loon (or Ducks)

    Charlotte needs carolina blue as its main color




    Utah...
    IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!
     
    #36 clutch citizen, May 2, 2008
  17. us_marine007

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    probably the u.s. military, san diego is home to the united states marines and navy.
     
    #37 us_marine007, May 2, 2008
  18. kejohn

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    I think Supersonics was also a reference to the Space Needle in Seattle.
     
    #38 kejohn, May 2, 2008
  19. cson

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    "the Rockets of San Diego got there name by a public vote. People were crazy for space in the 60's."
     
    #39 cson, May 2, 2008
  20. No Worries

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    Utah Jazz. Really they should have changed their name to the *ssholes when the franchise moved from New Orleans.
     
    #40 No Worries, May 2, 2008
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