Name change a big F U to Bob Johnson?

[PantherAZ]

Why would he feel like a douche bag, and why would you want him to feel like one? Bob brought basketball back to Carolinas, and I'm grateful that he did. Also, people keep saying he named the team after himself. Where are ya'll reading that at, or where are ya'll getting that information at? I've been searching the web, and can't find nothing confirming that he did that. I've just seen a bunch of people assuming that he did.

Bob did not bring the nba back to charlotte. The nba did and then gave the team to bob. That being said, I have no opinion on bob johnson and don't care how he feels. So yeah. Whatever.

[Kakarot]

I'll keep the argument just because I have nothing to do...

 

Let's make one thing clear...

 

Richardson was the only known individual to announce that he was going to be placing a bid to have a football team in Charlotte...

 

 

As far as the Bobcats go, there were at least four and possibly more individuals that were placing bids to bring a basketball team back to Charlotte (Bird was one of them)... please do your research before spouting off at the ass. 

 

And it was obviously about the money for Bob Johnson as he never had anything to do with the team... he was rarely at games and he never interacted with the fans...

 

It's time to grow up and realize that Bob Johnson put us in the mess and MJ (even though he is doing a shitty job) is trying to get us out of it.

Why even post the bolded?  I don't give a fug if you keep the argument or not, bruh. 

Spouting off at the ass?  Your the only one here spouting off at the ass by claiming Bob was only in it for the money.  You don't know that man personally, dude.  You don't know what he was in it for.  You keep saying there was other people that were trying to bring back basketball to the Carolina's, and then in the same sentence say Bob only got to do it because he had the most money.  Well, maybe those other owners who were in the bidding should've gotten their money up.  

Bob Johnson put us in this mess?  Don't forget as owner, Bob Johnson was able to get us into the playoffs.  Under MJ, we've had one of the worst records in history, and last year we were horrible as well( I liked the move when MJ became the team owner, but still facts is facts).  

Lol, grow up? Dude, I'm a grown ass man.  Me disagreeing with you doesn't change that. 

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Why even post the bolded?  I don't give a fug if you keep the argument or not, bruh. 

Spouting off at the ass?  Your the only one here spouting off at the ass by claiming Bob was only in it for the money.  You don't know that man personally, dude.  You don't know what he was in it for.  You keep saying there was other people that were trying to bring back basketball to the Carolina's, and then in the same sentence say Bob only got to do it because he had the most money.  Well, maybe those other owners who were in the bidding should've gotten their money up.  

Bob Johnson put us in this mess?  Don't forget as owner, Bob Johnson was able to get us into the playoffs.  Under MJ, we've had one of the worst records in history, and last year we were horrible as well( I liked the move when MJ became the team owner, but still facts is facts).  

Lol, grow up? Dude, I'm a grown ass man.  Me disagreeing with you doesn't change that. 

 

How can you not know he was in it for the money...

 

He never was at games and when the team started losing money... he sold them.. the writing on the wall...

 

How do you expect Larry Bird to outbid the owner and founder of BET, it ain't gonna happen.

 

And Bob Johnson did not get us to the playoffs, one of the all time great coaches Larry Brown got us to the playoffs.

[Doyle]

Also, people keep saying he named the team after himself.  Where are ya'll reading that at, or where are ya'll getting that information at?

 

Well if you put 2 and 2 together...

[ElkinPanthersFan]

How do you feel Bob feels about the name change considering he named them after himself?

 

Just ask KT how he feels. He has him on speed dial.

[chknwing]

bob is still part owner of the team, right?

[Kakarot]

Sorry guys, I get a little emotional when people support BJ... I was there day one and not once did I ever see BJ at one our games... I guess that's why he made Nelly a part owner... so he didn't have to show up.

Lol at me supporting Mr. Johnson getting you upset.  That man brings out that much emotion out of you?  A man you don't even know?  Also, @ the bolded, bro a good portion of us in here have been down with the bobcats since day one.  It's funny you bring up Nelly.  Shoot, Nelly isn't at most of the games. 

 

 

As for your other post; all I'm asking for is some sort of factual evidence, a document or something, that show's where he stated he's only in it for the money.  I'm an engineer, man.  I like seeing facts, tangible evidence, documents, numbers.  Something that backs up your claim. You also say Mr. Johnson didn't get us into the playoffs, Larry Brown did.  Well, I could counter that by saying Mr. Johnson brought in Larry Brown.  

 

Anyways, I understand your views on Mr. Johnson is not going to change, just like my views of him probably aren't. That's cool, I was just asking you why you considered him a douche, and for some evidence for your money claim against him.  I do like Jordan as the owner, have been down with it since he took over.  Don't know how I feel about the name change.  I don't/didn't really have a say in that, so it doesn't really matter anyways.  I'm still going to support them because that's my hometeam, but I'm not going to lie, apart of me is a tad bit upset that Jordan caved in and changed the name.  I get the financial benefit of a name change, so I can't be too mad at him.  I will miss the Bobcats, though.  It's a little petty, but I'm upset that Jordan is providing a comeback for hometown folks who didn't support the bobcats.  Those people who talked junk about the NBA and the Bobcats; those people who now all of a sudden are back to being fans again.  I know it's petty, but ehhh.  

[Kakarot]

Well if you put 2 and 2 together...

Show me 2 and 2, broham.

[teeray]

I have never had and never fully understood the hate for Bob Johnson. But I am stoked the Hornets are going to be back!!!

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Lol at me supporting Mr. Johnson getting you upset. That man brings out that much emotion out of you? A man you don't even know? Also, @ the bolded, bro a good portion of us in here have been down with the bobcats since day one. It's funny you bring up Nelly. Shoot, Nelly isn't at most of the games.

As for your other post; all I'm asking for is some sort of factual evidence, a document or something, that show's where he stated he's only in it for the money. I'm an engineer, man. I like seeing facts, tangible evidence, documents, numbers. Something that backs up your claim. You also say Mr. Johnson didn't get us into the playoffs, Larry Brown did. Well, I could counter that by saying Mr. Johnson brought in Larry Brown.

Anyways, I understand your views on Mr. Johnson is not going to change, just like my views of him probably aren't. That's cool, I was just asking you why you considered him a douche, and for some evidence for your money claim against him. I do like Jordan as the owner, have been down with it since he took over. Don't know how I feel about the name change. I don't/didn't really have a say in that, so it doesn't really matter anyways. I'm still going to support them because that's my hometeam, but I'm not going to lie, apart of me is a tad bit upset that Jordan caved in and changed the name. I get the financial benefit of a name change, so I can't be too mad at him. I will miss the Bobcats, though. It's a little petty, but I'm upset that Jordan is providing a comeback for hometown folks who didn't support the bobcats. Those people who talked junk about the NBA and the Bobcats; those people who now all of a sudden are back to being fans again. I know it's petty, but ehhh.

I'm almost 100% positive that Nelly's stake is less than 10% in the organization; which is a shame. It's always fun to have notable people that support your team

[Mr. Scot]

Show me 2 and 2, broham.

Would you care to suggest some other rationale behind ignoring the fan choices and picking the name people liked least?

I'd add that if you couldn't find a reference to Johnson naming the team after himself, you probably didn't search very hard. A cursory Google search like 'Bobcats named after Johnson' pulls up plenty of results.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Any who, time to switch gears to the lotto.

[Doyle]

Would you care to suggest some other rationale behind ignoring the fan choices and picking the name people liked least?

I'd add that if you couldn't find a reference to Johnson naming the team after himself, you probably didn't search very hard. A cursory Google search like 'Bobcats named after Johnson' pulls up plenty of results.

 

I honestly just face palmed after reading his response and didn't have the energy to reply.  Thanks for the assist Mr. Scot.

[Kakarot]

Would you care to suggest some other rationale behind ignoring the fan choices and picking the name people liked least?

I'd add that if you couldn't find a reference to Johnson naming the team after himself, you probably didn't search very hard. A cursory Google search like 'Bobcats named after Johnson' pulls up plenty of results.

Never seen you in a Bobcats thread. Guess your a fan now too, huh?

Anyways, I've searched. It's funny because in my search, I haven't come up on any hard line evidence that says he changed the name to bobcats to name the team after himself. A bunch of opinions and opinion pieces, but no real facts showing he named it after himself. Where did Mr. Johnson say this at? Show me an article or something, bruh. If I'm wrong I'm wrong, I have no problem with that. Just show me something where Mr. Johnson states the team was named after himself.