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Charlotte Jordans?
Charlotte Air?
Charlotte Web?
Charlotte Tar Heels?
Charlotte Twenty Threes?
Charlotte Monstars?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/bal...urn=nba,224974
Should Michael Jordan rename the Bobcats?
By Trey Kerby
Over the weekend Michael Jordan bought himself a nice little belated birthday present — the Charlotte Bobcats. Seems like a nice gift, right? But almost immediately, Jordan will be presented with the franchise's most pressing issue.
If Michael Jordan listens to his customers, and potential customers, he'll seriously consider a name change from "Bobcats" once his purchase of Charlotte's NBA franchise is complete.
This makes sense, considering the Bobcats were named after soon-to-be former owner Robert Johnson. Plus, not a lot of people like the name in the first place. In fact, since the sale, the Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell has been getting emails calling for a new moniker.
Back when the franchise was created, they had to choose between three nicknames — Bobcats, Flight and Dragons. Considering the choices, Bobcats might have been the lesser of the three evils. It's pretty obvious they're going to need our help.
Here's some suggestions to get started:
- Michaeljordancats: Keeps with the tradition of naming the franchise after its owner.
- Sonics: Hey, it's available.
- Mints: Refers to the Charlotte Mint, which was founded in 1837 after that nation's first gold rush. They'd have to wear those green jerseys all the time though.
- Limoges: This is a shout-out to one of Charlotte's sister cities in France. It has the added benefit of keeping Boris Diaw(notes) happy, which means it'll keep Boris Diaw skinny, which means it'll keep Boris Diaw good at basketball.
- Grahams: Charlotte is the birthplace of evangelist Billy Graham, and giving him a nod would be great for the rabid Christian fan base that's so important in that region.
Admittedly, these are all terrible nicknames. But surely, the combined power of the Internet can come up with something good. So let us know in the comments. Together, we can remedy this problem.
Charlotte Jordans?
Charlotte Air?
Charlotte Web?
Charlotte Tar Heels?
Charlotte Twenty Threes?
Charlotte Monstars?
Charlotte Hornets
doo ett
Charlotte Bankers....
After all, there are many large banks headquartered in the area...
They'd probably try to pry away the best banker in the game though... Timmy D.
It's too bad Charlotte doesn't have a WNBA team...
think of the possibilities...
Charlotte Harlots....
Another vote for the hornets. Then to make it interesting, the next time they play, the winner gets to keep the name and the loser has to change their name to 'Generals'.
Charlotte Browns...
Coached by Larry Brown... wearing Charlie Brown Jerseys...
can they do a 3 team trade. new orlean get jazz back, charlotte gets hornets back, utah comes up with a new name.
Charlotte Jordanaires...
Charlotte Rally (cuz of NASCAR)
Charlotte Cougars (the old name)
Charlotte Mountaineers (cuz they got some mountains)
Charlotte Knights (cuz it sounds kewl)
Charlotte Plantations (cuz of slavery)
Four way - Utah gets the Grizzlies. Memphis becomes the Memphis Blues.
that would be awesome.
I actually support this as a potential nickname, it's city-specific and even applies to the game of basketball itself.
Here's my idea - Minnesota gets Lakers back, New Orleans gets Jazz back, Charlotte gets Hornets back, Utah gets the Timberwolves name, and LA becomes the LA gots.
CHARLOTTE Nor'easters
stick with the bobcats.
Brilliant, love this idea.
The Bobcats have the worst name in the NBA besides the Thunder, I hate how all the expansion team's name are so corny compared to the classic ones.
The Charlotte Webs...
Charlotte Hammers
The Racers!
perfect because it has 2 meaning both pertaining to North Carolina and the south!
The Charlotte Mullets
Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Knickerbockers are all pretty corny... Difference is that they are old and have won a couple of les (or more)...
the Lakers are named after all the lakes in southern California
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