Should've gone with Oklahoma City Teamstealers. Their state bird is the Scissortail Flycatcher. Oklahoma City Scissortails Oklahoma City Flycatchers The state butterfly is the Black Swallowtail. Oklahoma City Swallowtails I also like Oklahoma City Doormats since that's what they'll be for a while.
Thunder, they could've chosen Bison or Steelmen. Even something like the Drums or Rock would be better than the Thunder with cheesy WNBA/AFL logo. Origin of Lame "team" Names: Lakers: Moved from Minnepolis. It actually has a ring to it. Even though, there are no big lakes in the greater Los Angeles area. Jazz: Moved from New Orleans (should trade places with New Orleans)....Utah is not on my mind when I or anyone else's unless they're certfiable when the word jazz comes up. Wizards: Politically correct name, kind of sweet, and more family friendly. I posted something about this a few months ago....Wizards...people think Harry Potter, Dumbledore, and Merlin. Washington Bullets. People conjure up thoughts about hoodlums, gang bangers, drug pushers, assassinations, dead solidiers, and snipers (ex. DC sniper). I could see a motto for Bullets for one year being like a rap line, "You 'bout to get assassinated. *gunshots* " Compare it to, "We are gonna put a spell on you...*shrrrngg*" Magic: Actually makes sense, because there is a Magic Kingdom in Orlando and Orlando is mainly known for Disney World and Mickey Mouse. It's more lazy than lame, but smart for crossover appeal. Bobcats: It's not actually a bad night, but more for a college or high school team. Pro teams need something that jumps out at you or has ring to it. Bobcats is very bland. Not saying simple names are bad, but given the cities name...it should be something that carries something. It doesn't have to be something, like "Charlotte Nature Boys." I couldn't resist. Spurs: That is not really a bad name, because spurs is associated with cowboys, mavericks, and Texans. It makes sense, and is not too cheap of a name. And it goes well with the city, San Antonio Spurs. Grizzlies: Moved from Vancouver Have you seen any Grizzlies walking around in Memphis.
So are they keeping the real logo under wraps for opening night? They could have at least tried something interesting with the logo. Maybe add a drum instead referring to the Showmen song with the line "Hear those drums beat, loud as thunder".
about the clippers named after clipper ships that were prominent in San Diego where they were originally from before moving to LA. all you need to know about the name "Thunder" I was telling my coworker about how Russell Westbrook (we both went to UCLA) is now part of the OKC Thunder and she goes, "Wait I thought he went to the NBA not minor league baseball" in totally seriousness.
perhaps it will grow on me, but for now i am pretty sure it is the lamest excuse for a name for a professional basketball team : /
ah i guess i was going by their mascot. still if they wanted to do something about racing... wouldn't they want something cooler than a pace car?
A team in our semi national comp (South East Aust) and based in my home state of Tasmania is the North West Thunder. It just seems weird on the big stage of the NBA though. However, it's not the worst name of all time. My college team was the Hellyer "Roosters". And I remember a story about an Australian football country based team called the "Pigeons". Now if those names don't instill fear in the opposition, then sorry but I can't help you.
Wow... I mean.. wow. Poor aussie rocket. I am going to be forced to call you aussie Rooster from now on
Wow, like Oklahoma wasn't bad enough... The combination of Oklahoma Thunder though, that sounds like a freaking monstermovie, WATCH OUT HOUSTON! IT'S OKLAHOMA THUNDER! Na, but seriously, I feel bad for this team, they are soooooo lame. I feel a bit sorry for Durant, he has to pass the ball to guys like Joe Smith and Desmond Mason (Btw, remember when Mason had a minor fight with Yao for like a season ago or something, I've tried to find it but it's impossible, some help from above?) at it's best. At worst it's Robert Swift-, and freaking COLLISON-TIME! Can anyone put me on Pro's vs. Joe's against Collison and Swift? Man, that would be awesome!
