Charlotte Hornets anyone?

[charlotte49er]

Seems the NBA took over the New Orleans Hornets this week. If the team moves the name "Hornets" could become available!

Anyone for turning back the clock and supporting the "CHARLOTTE HORNETS Purple & Teal?"

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13735818

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - To get back on the winning track Charlotte's NBA team called on an old friend to be the new coach.

Would bringing back the old name produce the same magic?

PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explores in our Cover Story

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Damn, never even thought about this or heard it mentioned before, ever.

[Panthers128]

For peak's sake, man!

[AppStatePanther]

we, as a fan base, have to get behind this because the only thing that "bobcats" remind me of is when we had a black owner and a black coach. wait...

[YoungPanthers89]

yes please

[Cyclonus]

Not only yes. But HELL YES!!! I really miss the Hornets. It would be thrilled to get them back. I have no attachment to the Bobcats name or colors.

[Jackofalltrades]

No, the Hornets are gone and should stay that way. Instead of wasting millions on an identity change let's make decisions that will have an actual impact on the court.

[Jackofalltrades]

we, as a fan base, have to get behind this because the only thing that "bobcats" remind me of is when we had a black owner and a black coach. wait...

For God's sake, what a pathetic post. Last thing we needed was to give KT a reason to hop on his soapbox again.

[Chaos]

JOAT - they said on the news last night that it would cost about $4M to do the branding switchover. I believe LB is getting paid about twice this amount just to leave.

I'm a Charlotte native, and feel that there are many fans in and around Charlotte who would get on the bandwagon if we went retro and brought the Hornets name back, but I doubt many current Bobcat fans would jump ship over the change. The team needs more fans and support, so whatever brings this about I am all for.

The team needs more talent and more cohesive players, not the band of misfits we have right now, but I don't know. Something feels right about bringing back our old identity. Too bad my Rex Chapman jersey no longer fits since I was 14 when I got it.

[pantherfool]

I'd be OK with the Hornets. But, not at the cost of bringing quality players and coaches to make this team competitive. ALSO NO TEAL AND PURPLE. Leave the colors in the past.

[Carl Spackler]

Somehow I doubt "name change/color scheme change" counts against the salary cap

[AppStatePanther]

For God's sake, what a pathetic post. Last thing we needed was to give KT a reason to hop on his soapbox again.

It's gonna happen. I agree with you though, I should keep my mouth shut. It's just hard being a relatively long time poster in this forum to not expect KT to come in and say something ridiculous. sorry.

[C-A-T-S]

Anyone for turning back the clock and supporting the "CHARLOTTE HORNETS Purple & Teal?"

Not just yes but Hell yes! All of the HORNETS merchandise with the Jumpman logo would easily pay the branding switchover cost!

[Nicbsbll2]

If the name came open, I think it would be stupid for them NOT to go back to the Hornets. Just the name Charlotte Bobcats has a stigma to it of being something that most citizens do not want, whereas Charlotte Hornets would/does have one of being a town favorite that used to be loved.