Pelicans

[dfens]

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The New Orleans Hornets are expected to change their name to the New Orleans Pelicans next season. (Koby Azure)

sons you are going to have a field day with this one tbh. Just to get the ball rolling.
- pelican in oil goes here
- fat/loud mouth pelican br hornet
- lol endangered species/club contraction jokes
- pelican brief "special" theatre
- unibrow pelican photoshop
...

God bless son and Letgo lakers we going for that 8 seed spurs watch out :rolleyes

[timvp]

I thought "Pelicans" was :cryoff the table:cry

[Bruce Wayne]

Mike Prada ‏@MikePradaSBN (https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN) RT @SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo): Y! Sports story: New Orleans Hornets expected to change nickname to local favorite Pelicans http://yhoo.it/11AbaMO (http://t.co/z2WEC08X)

[Bruce Wayne]

BRPelican. :lmao

[Juggity]

Anything is better than "Spirit"

[AussieFanKurt]

Anything is better than "Spirit"

[Bruce Wayne]

The colors they prefer are red, gold, and navy blue

[Bruce Wayne]

Anything is better than "Spirit"

It would have been epic if they changed it to peckerwoods. BRPeckerwood :lol

[Reck]

Local favorite? :lmao

This should invalidate all of BR's Spurs ticket prices thread harrasment. Pelicans :lol

[timvp]

Local favorite? :lmao

The locals thought they heard Pellet Guns, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[djohn2oo8]

The locals thought they heard Pellet Guns, tbh.

:lol

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

There's options that better exemplify both the city and the franchise but had to be disgarded for one reason or another. "Regrettable Decisions" just wouldn't fit well on a jersey, for example.

[Juggity]

"Looters" is still a pretty intimidating name, tbh

[benefactor]

So this is really going to happen?

crofl

[JRHernandez88]

Wtf??? That can't be serious.

[PGDynasty24]

BRPelican:lol

[Namundy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE8nCNLylEM

[benefactor]

^beat me to it. :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

New Orleans Hornets reportedly want to change nickname to Pelicans

A report by Yahoo! Sports, based on multiple unnamed sources, said owner Tom Benson plans to change the nickname of his NBA franchise from Hornets to Pelicans (http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--nola-hornets-to-change-nickname-to-pelicans-231227843.html). Benson has owned the rights to the Pelicans nickname for years.
http://media.nola.com/hornets_impact/photo/11949495-large.jpgTom Benson celebrates his first win as the Hornets owner during the game between the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on Friday, November 2, 2012.Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune


According to the Yahoo report, the Hornets also considered the nicknames Krewe and Brass. Gayle Benson, Tom's wife, told Fox Sports New Orleans last week that she wants to change the team's colors to navy blue, red and gold, which are the colors on the Louisiana flag.
The Pelicans were a minor league baseball team in New Orleans from 1887 to 1959 and again in 1977. It's also the state bird of Louisiana.

We're checking with the Hornets and the NBA, which must approve any NBA change, to confirm the report. Check back for more details.

[Darth_Pelican]

So intimidating!!! :lmao

http://www.ebbets.com/images/large/nop42c.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5nRBSBW-Z0Q/TSZ3Zvzz8EI/AAAAAAAAAGo/dpOVfiGRMSg/s1600/1942+New+Orleans+Pelicans.JPG

[BRHornet45]

Sons I welcome the jokes because if this indeed happens then the organization deserves to be mocked about it. Of all the names nominated Angels, Spirit, and most recently Knights ... who says hey! Let's name em the Pelicans! ??? LOL

[Clipper Nation]

Sons I welcome the jokes because if this indeed happens then the organization deserves to be mocked about it. Of all the names nominated Angels, Spirit, and most recently Knights ... who says hey! Let's name em the Pelicans! ??? LOL

:lol BRPelican

[Chris]

The real question is - are you a Pelican or a Pelican't?

[TDMVPDPOY]

man they shouldve just name it looters, with that nigga beer looter from katrina as logo...fck this, pelicans hahahahah

[Pelicans78]

I wanted to use Carnival since that was the best Mardi Gras name available. Jazz and VooDoo weren't available. Brass is just like a minor league version of Jazz.

Have no comment on Pelicans.

Pelicans78 :bang

[HI-FI]

man they shouldve just name it looters, with that nigga beer looter from katrina as logo...fck this, pelicans hahahahah

http://leatherneckm31.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/29/looters2.jpg
he'd be an awesome mascot/bartender at game.

if not Looters, you could be more PC and call them the Levees. Shit every time they are introduced play When the Levees Break.

[AussieFanKurt]

ESPN poll shows many love the name change....

[TDMVPDPOY]

http://leatherneckm31.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/29/looters2.jpg
he'd be an awesome mascot/bartender at game.

if not Looters, you could be more PC and call them the Levees. Shit every time they are introduced play When the Levees Break.

was this guy at SANDY 2012?

[Mugen]

http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/assets/images/article/journal/6392/19_pelicans_gal.jpg

[baseline bum]

:cry Dammit, should have used my team name and logos :cry

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[Pelicans78]

:cry Dammit, should have used my logos :cry

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[Reck]

^ :lmao

[jeebus]

http://i.imgur.com/Q3ahP.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

http://i.imgur.com/Q3ahP.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjgksVeNn3c/TBrBv10pxhI/AAAAAAAAgxg/c48go6SAQWA/s1600/BP-Pelican.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

On another note, BP = BR Pelicans :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[jeebus]

On another note, BP = BR Pelicans :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao
:lmao


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:lmao

[pass1st]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachments/ootp-mods-logos-graphics-html/226110d1313782154-new-logo-set-new-orleans-pelicans-alternate2.png

[benefactor]

http://i.imgur.com/JhLP9.png
:lol

[Venti Quattro]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachments/ootp-mods-logos-graphics-html/226110d1313782154-new-logo-set-new-orleans-pelicans-alternate2.png

:lmao :lmao :lmao rip-off from the Cards

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Why would a basketball team use a baseball bat in their logo?

[pass1st]

:lol Why would a basketball team use a baseball bat in their logo?

They most likely found an old storage unit full of NO Pelican merchandise and that influenced their decision to go with Pelicans instead of a good name, like Knights.

[baseline bum]

:lol Why would a basketball team use a baseball bat in their logo?

That was their minor-league baseball team; makes sense to use it for a minor-league basketball team.

[Venti Quattro]

New Orleans shouldn't have a logo without the BP logo on it, IMO TBH FWIW

[Darth_Pelican]

I wanted to use Carnival since that was the best Mardi Gras name available. Jazz and VooDoo weren't available. Brass is just like a minor league version of Jazz.

Have no comment on Pelicans.

Pelicans78 :bang

I think Krewe would have been the best Mardi Gras name.


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7142231803_5576ba162a_b.jpg

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzwBaZWXDaIkSFtM01C9ipfB16faM9W HouirpUnhqEEIxbD5dgIdwu0Wwu0w

[Blake]

hilarious.

Darth Pelican.

[phyzik]

This sounds like a little league baseball team name TBH.

fitting, I guess. Same amount of skill.

[Spursfan092120]

Maybe?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m34jgfxKmx1qdmnt7o1_r2_1280.jpg

Or if you want to go with an old color scheme

http://dribbble.s3.amazonaws.com/users/151759/screenshots/843787/pelicans.jpg

[baseline bum]

^ Need to have that pelican in a pair of locs with a thick gold rope and a gauge hidden under the wing tbh.

[BRHornet45]

http://i45.tinypic.com/2enuxzp.jpg

[Richie]

Terrible. Why not the New Orleans Blues?

[BRHornet45]

Terrible. Why not the New Orleans Blues?

or

New Orleans Spirit (I know many hated this, but I think it had potential)

New Orleans Krewe

New Orleans Knights

New Orleans Angels

New Orleans Bounce

New Orleans Hot Boyz

New Orleans 9th Ward Souljas


you name it sons, but nope ... we the Pelicans and I'm gonna rock it.

[TrainOfThought5]

Not much difference between New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Pigeons to be honest.

[BRHornet45]

Not much difference between New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Pigeons to be honest.

yea but son this is what we do with those Pigeons ...

http://102.imagebam.com/download/WTcrZpFgS_clm-FX59-M7w/22410/224098797/278935_o.gif

[DMC]

I love pelicans. Coolest birds ever.

[tlongII]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/68823_4601130742027_398460861_n.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

New Orleans Hot Boyz
fevertrees would like det one :lol

[BRHornet45]

sons this would be a good new name and logo for the Spurs if they ever wanted to get rid of their silly name and re-brand ...

http://www.bytecolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/green-card.png

[DMC]

sons this would be a good new name and logo for the Spurs if they ever wanted to get rid of their silly name and re-brand ...

http://www.bytecolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/green-card.png
You mean the 4 time Champion and currently number 1 on Stein's power standings? That Spurs team? The one who hasn't missed the playoffs in, oh... 15 years? The same team that's won 50 or more games (even in the lockout season) every year for 14 or 15 years? That one?

Nah, watch it bro, many of your neighbors now live there.

[Spurs9]

sons this would be a good new name and logo for the Spurs if they ever wanted to get rid of their silly name and re-brand ...

http://www.bytecolumn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/green-card.png
:lol

[BRHornet45]

You mean the 4 time Champion and currently number 1 on Stein's power standings? That Spurs team? The one who hasn't missed the playoffs in, oh... 15 years? The same team that's won 50 or more games (even in the lockout season) every year for 14 or 15 years? That one?

Nah, watch it bro, many of your neighbors now live there.

son you get so mad, so easily. calm down friend.

[JRHernandez88]

:cry Dammit, should have used my team name and logos :cry

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http://i.imgur.com/JhLP9.pngoh shit:lmao:rollin

[jeebus]

tbqh timvp needs to do some work and update usernames/forum options in light of this information tonight imo

[BRHornet45]

sons maybe they can even try and work this lovable crew into the mascot or entertainment groups ...

http://i50.tinypic.com/30n9czo.jpg

[NRHector]

sons maybe they can even try and work this lovable crew into the mascot or entertainment groups ...

http://i50.tinypic.com/30n9czo.jpg

:lol

[Josepatches_]

Lol

But hey it's the Pelican State, they have pelicans in their flag... I guess they love them. Not bad

[Jacob1983]

So the Hornets are going to be the Charlotte Hornets again? This is gonna fuck up the history books.

[-21-]

Pelicans does sound pathetic but...


Maybe?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m34jgfxKmx1qdmnt7o1_r2_1280.jpg



... if they do something like this, I think they can make it work.

[Amaso]

someone please tell me where this gif is from

http://i.imgur.com/zMBAa.gif

[Paranoid Pop]

Can't be true, Pelicans? Wtf? Who the fuck thought it had a nice ring to it?

[redzero]

Pelicans are badass.

[jag]

Pelicans does sound pathetic but...



... if they do something like this, I think they can make it work.

Yeah, until you read what the jersey actually says. It says "Pelicans"

[djohn2oo8]

someone please tell me where this gif is from

http://i.imgur.com/zMBAa.gif

Sasha Grey

[djohn2oo8]

http://kevstravels.blogspot.com/piccies/birdscrocs/fat%20pelican.JPG

[symple19]

Not sure why, but I love the name. :tu

[symple19]

And the scene from Scarface should be played on the Jumbotron every time a Pelican dunks the ball

Solid fuckin' gold

[clambake]

shoulda called them the "neck beads"

[Stalin]

BRPelican:lol



Co sign

[Darth_Pelican]

Not sure why, but I love the name. :tu

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/198214_555356467812159_1138707620_n.jpg

[Cuppycake Gumdrop]

I'm going back and forth on this new name, from thinking "well it's not the most godawful name in the world" to ":lmao".

[Trill Clinton]

pelican pride

[symple19]

Frankly, I just like saying the word "Pelican"

Big ups to NO for choosing something unique.

Have to admit that I chortle every time I hear or read it, though

Pelicans

Pelicans

pelicans!!!

:lmao

[Juggity]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/198214_555356467812159_1138707620_n.jpg

Nice logo, but the colors are straight up stolen from the the cavs

[Koolaid_Man]

Sons I welcome the jokes because if this indeed happens then the organization deserves to be mocked about it. Of all the names nominated Angels, Spirit, and most recently Knights ... who says hey! Let's name em the Pelicans! ??? LOL

I see you moving up the evolutionary chain..from a fucking bug to a bird...bright side is you can still fly...

regardless of what happens I'm calling you BRPelican

[purplengold]

at least they not going with spirit. it not as cliche as knights so gotta some silver lining

[Juggity]

I see you moving up the evolutionary chain..from a fucking bug to a bird...bright side is you can still fly...

:lol lakes aren't even alive or related to Los Angeles

[djohn2oo8]

:lol lakes aren't even alive or related to Los Angeles

:lol

[DPG21920]

Is Anthony Davis ever going to actually play? Or will he be an oft injured big man? Is Gordon going to suit up either? It's been so damn quite with regards to Gordon this year.

[Darth_Pelican]

Is Anthony Davis ever going to actually play? Or will he be an oft injured big man? Is Gordon going to suit up either? It's been so damn quite with regards to Gordon this year.

Davis could probably play now, but they aren't rushing him back because they don't want the injury to linger or get worse. I'm not sure if Gordon will ever be suiting up for the Pelicans again. If he does, it might just be for him to showcase that he is healthy and can still play so that other teams might have interest in trading for him. The latest I've heard is that he 'might' be back by the end of December. He just doesn't want to be here. I don't understand the sense of entitlement that he thinks he has for someone who has never accomplished anything significant in his career.

[cantthinkofanything]

YE8nCNLylEM

[DPG21920]

I know Davis had that stress reaction, I just wonder if there is anyway to avoid it becoming a stress fracture/lingering issue with his size without holding him out a really long time?

With regards to Gordon, could he play now you think? Or is he still legitimately hurt? TBH, with Gordon/Davis healthy, NO would not be that terrible.

[Darth_Pelican]

There's no doubt in my mind that Gordon could play now if he wanted. He is doing "secret" rehab in Los Angeles. How convenient that the Hornets trainers aren't able to monitor him on a daily basis so they can get the truth. When they announced that he would be out 4-8 weeks, I knew right away that it would be the maximum 8 weeks. If he comes back at the end of December, that's exactly how long it will be.

Yes, if Gordon were 100% dedicated to playing with the team, and Davis doesn't turn into an often injured big man, I agree that the Hornets would be a decent team. At this point, I hope the Hornets can trade Gordon for some draft picks.

[Mugen]

Ryan Anderson + Gordon for Pau

[Darth_Pelican]

Ryan Anderson + Gordon for Pau

2 young shooters for a 32 year old vagina? :lmao No thank you

[pass1st]

There's no doubt in my mind that Gordon could play now if he wanted. He is doing "secret" rehab in Los Angeles. How convenient that the Hornets trainers aren't able to monitor him on a daily basis so they can get the truth. When they announced that he would be out 4-8 weeks, I knew right away that it would be the maximum 8 weeks. If he comes back at the end of December, that's exactly how long it will be.

Yes, if Gordon were 100% dedicated to playing with the team, and Davis doesn't turn into an often injured big man, I agree that the Hornets would be a decent team. At this point, I hope the Hornets can trade Gordon for some draft picks.

You guys got a lotto pick? I think Shabazz might fall 3-6 if Noel and Zeller look good, might be able to draft him or package Rivers up for a draft n trade.

[Mugen]

2 young shooters for a 32 year old vagina? :lmao No thank you

that's a steal for the 'Cans IMO. Two young shooters with bloated 4 year contracts that can't do anything besides shoot.

Pau's a perfect fit at C next to Davis. Aminu/Davis/Pau is a pretty good frontcourt. They'd be challenging for a playoff spot with that if they didn't blow their 2nd pick on Austin Rivers tbh.

Even if Pau doesn't pan out, you get salary cap relief two years earlier while getting rid of team cancer Gordon.

[DPG21920]

Ya, I don't see how you could hate on that. On one hand it's basically Pau for Ryan Anderson which is lol'able. IF Gordon plays, then maybe it looks worse, but even then it's still Pau who is the best player in the deal. Plus it rids you of a contract in Gordon you don't want (and one for Anderson who is overpaid) for a guy in Pau that helps now and could help Davis for a couple years.

[Darth_Pelican]

Then at least throw in a draft pick to sweeten the deal. Or do the Lakers even have any draft picks left to offer, or do they owe teams from the Nash trade?

[Mugen]

Then at least throw in a draft pick to sweeten the deal. Or do the Lakers even have any draft picks left to offer, or do they owe teams from the Nash trade?

The 'Cans would prob be better off with a bunch of second round picks than a late first rounder since Dell Demps would probably just screw it up and end up owing guaranteed money to Austin Rivers 2.0

[Sonia_TX]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/attachments/ootp-mods-logos-graphics-html/226110d1313782154-new-logo-set-new-orleans-pelicans-alternate2.png

Love it! :lol

[TimmehC]

Ryan Anderson + Gordon for Pau

Pau kinda looks like a Pelican, tbh.

[Old School 44]

Fear the Pelicans!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/AnthonyDavisTat.jpg

[DMC]

son you get so mad, so easily. calm down friend.

Son, what are you, a Pelican or a Pelican't?

[DMC]

Fear the Pelicans!

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/tcatz/AnthonyDavisTat.jpg

lol