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**Jace** · 12-04-2012, 11:11 PM

Supposedly the other finalists were Krewe and Voodoo. Yeah.

**Bogg** · 12-05-2012, 04:54 AM

Eh, in a league with the Raptors, Magic, Heat, Lakers in LA, Thunder, Utah Jazz, Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Wizards, it won't even be all that bad one the newness wears off. At least it makes sense for the region, and isn't something generic like Hornets, Cavaliers, or Warriors.

Marcus13 · 12-05-2012, 05:01 AM

I just don't like them changing their name at all. The basketball fans in New Orleans have been through enough instability

**Bogg** · 12-05-2012, 05:35 AM

At least "Fleur-de-bee" will be removed from our collective lexicon.

**Floods** · 12-05-2012, 07:07 AM

The name is okay I guess. I was hoping they'd go to a black/gold/purple color scheme, instead of red/blue.

**Dornado** · 12-05-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by roux2dope

Pelicans sounds like a name for a minor league baseball team

It was, for a long time.

I have no problem with the name... sort of has a retro feel.

Plus, they can play that "fly pelicans, fly!" clip from Scarface during timeouts.

**Jamel Irief** · 12-05-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jace

No one's mocking the Mighty Ducks because that name was picked ages ago and we're not talking about hockey. "Bucks" and "Cardinals" just don't sound as ridiculous as "Pelicans" nor do they conjure a similarly goofy creature.

Ages ago???? you young punk

**Cinco de Mayo** · 12-05-2012, 08:50 AM

I would have gone with the New Orleans Brass, personally, but I see no problem with the name change, and I'm sure I eventually won't think twice about it just like I did with the Thunder.

Has there ever been a name/logo/uniform change that wasn't met with near-universal disdain by all the message board dorks?

**Jamel Irief** · 12-05-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinco de Mayo

Has there ever been a name/logo/uniform change that wasn't met with near-universal disdain by all the message board dorks?

Yes. When Rawse changed his name to Cinco de Mayo, no one seemed to care that he was name himself after a Mavericks shooting guard.

Caron_Butler kept changing his name to whatever flavor of the month heat player was on the roster before he stuck with -33- and I don't think anyone said anything either.

**Cinco de Mayo** · 12-05-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamel Irief

Yes. When Rawse changed his name to Cinco de Mayo, no one seemed to care that he was name himself after a Mavericks shooting guard.

Caron_Butler kept changing his name to whatever flavor of the month heat player was on the roster before he stuck with -33- and I don't think anyone said anything either.

Or when Jamal Irief decided to actually spell his namesake correctly.

**E.H. Munro** · 12-05-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinco de Mayo

Has there ever been a name/logo/uniform change that wasn't met with near-universal disdain by all the message board dorks?

You should have seen the baseball board back in 1908 when the Boston Americans peached the name Red Stockings from the NL club.

jericho · 12-05-2012, 11:20 AM

Najee hit the fundamental nail on the head a couple pages back. It's just not a name that inspires players or fans, it's clunky for marketing purposes, and it's easily mocked.

I do believe there's at least a useful smidgen of psychological value in what a team is named. If there were any way of running the perfect scientific experiment across parallel universes, it would be clearly demonstrable that (all other things being equal) a team named the Pelicans (or Weasels, or Duck-Billed Platypi) would win the championship less often than teams with names like Warriors, Supersonics, or Celtics. The name should be something to live up to or relate to, not to live down or get past. Not to say that the franchise can't win a title with this moniker, but I honestly believe it will take longer. People will need to get so used to the name that they forget what it means. Yes, the Lakers' name is non-sensical, but a) it doesn't conjure up goofy associations, and b) it's been attached to Los Angeles for half a century, which is plenty of time to develop a collective blind spot about any initial ridiculousness.

**Bogg** · 12-05-2012, 01:10 PM

Nicknames don't have an affect on winning percentage; players, coaches, and front offices do. The Detroit Red Wings have done plenty fine for themselves despite being represented by a car tire with wings, and the Timberwolves haven't been able to capitalize on their "intimidating" name.

**R-Star** · 12-05-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinco de Mayo

Or when Jamal Irief decided to actually spell his namesake correctly.

Ha. What an idiot. He can't even spell his own name correctly.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 12-05-2012, 01:43 PM

They'll just be called the Pels after a while... Still stupid IMO.

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Bogg Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,618 Rep Power: 4050067	Re: The Hornets are changing their names to... Eh, in a league with the Raptors, Magic, Heat, Lakers in LA, Thunder, Utah Jazz, Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Wizards, it won't even be all that bad one the newness wears off. At least it makes sense for the region, and isn't something generic like Hornets, Cavaliers, or Warriors.

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jericho Star Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: D.C. Posts: 4,699 Rep Power: 4011011	Re: The Hornets are changing their names to... Najee hit the fundamental nail on the head a couple pages back. It's just not a name that inspires players or fans, it's clunky for marketing purposes, and it's easily mocked. I do believe there's at least a useful smidgen of psychological value in what a team is named. If there were any way of running the perfect scientific experiment across parallel universes, it would be clearly demonstrable that (all other things being equal) a team named the Pelicans (or Weasels, or Duck-Billed Platypi) would win the championship less often than teams with names like Warriors, Supersonics, or Celtics. The name should be something to live up to or relate to, not to live down or get past. Not to say that the franchise can't win a title with this moniker, but I honestly believe it will take longer. People will need to get so used to the name that they forget what it means. Yes, the Lakers' name is non-sensical, but a) it doesn't conjure up goofy associations, and b) it's been attached to Los Angeles for half a century, which is plenty of time to develop a collective blind spot about any initial ridiculousness. __________________ *Favorite players:* Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, Bill Russell, Alex English, Kiki Vandeweghe, Sidney Moncrief, Lafayette Lever, Dan Issel, Bobby Jones, Julius Erving, Rick Barry, John Havlicek, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West...and Brooks Thompson LEGENDS DRAFT: C - Dwight Howard / Mel Daniels PF - Dennis Rodman / Buck Williams SF - Larry Bird / Connie Hawkins SG - David Thompson / Shane Battier PG - Chris Paul / Fat Lever

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