The New Orleans Pelicans

[Thundergod]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/04/report-new-orleans-to-change-name-from-hornets-to-pelicans/

The NBA is chock full of stupid nicknames, well, add one more. Just heard that New Orleans is about to change their name to the Pelicans. My immediate reaction, LOL. I'm pretty big on logos, unis and such, so I had to share. I really hate the collective thought process of nicknaming teams according to their cities and surroundings...but that's just me.

Peilcans? Serioulsy. No.

[Brian Fein]

I didn't think teams could just change names mid-season.  They're like 20 games deep into the season, and going to change now?

I don't get the urgency.

And of all things, PELICANS?  Wow!

[Landshark]

And of all things, PELICANS?  Wow!

A cute limerick poem I learned in grade school:

A wonderful bird is the Pelican

His beak can hold more than his Belly Can

He can take in his beak, enough fish for a week.

And I'm sure I don't know how the Hell He Can

[Dave Gray]

Side note: Perhaps the most annoying team name in pro sports is the Utah Jazz.  (It should be the New Orleans Jazz).  Utah should find their own name.

[Landshark]

Side note: Perhaps the most annoying team name in pro sports is the Utah Jazz.  (It should be the New Orleans Jazz).  Utah should find their own name.

Didn't that franchise start off in New Orleans, hence the Jazz name?  They should just switch nicknames with New Orleans.  Either that or give New Orleans the Jazz name and take on a name that has to do with Utah, such as the Utah Avalanches.

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

I read this yesterday and was scratching my head as to why on earth they couldn't come up with something better than Pelicans!!!!! That is horrible and if I were a Hornets fan I would probably protest this pretty hard.

[EDGECRUSHER]

Awful name.

This almost sounds like a legal issue with the urgency of the name change.

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

I didn't think teams could just change names mid-season.  They're like 20 games deep into the season, and going to change now?

As I understood it the name change wouldn't go into effect until next season.

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

Side note: Perhaps the most annoying team name in pro sports is the Utah Jazz.  (It should be the New Orleans Jazz).  Utah should find their own name.

I went to Los Angeles to visit all their lakes.  Sorely disappointed.   

[Dave Gray]

At least the Lakers have a storied history that everyone associates with LA.  It's a stupid name, but in that case, it's almost too late.  The Jazz?  Who cares at this point....change and move on.

[mecadonzilla]

Side note: Perhaps the most annoying team name in pro sports is the Utah Jazz.  (It should be the New Orleans Jazz).  Utah should find their own name.

But all the great Jazz musicians came from Salt Lake!   I think Utah is trying to overcompensate for a perceived lack of coolness in their state. lol

Seriously, though, this Pelicans name his horrible.  I don't think a name change and a goofy logo is going to bring more fans to the games.  It might increase jersey sales to ironic hipsters, however.

[Dave Gray]

I think it's actually an appropriate mascot, but the name is so choppy and it just roll off the tongue, especially when paired with New Orleans.

Maybe there's a species of pelican they use?   Like Hammerheads vs. Sharks kind of thing.  ...or Diamondbacks.

[masterfins]

I read this yesterday and was scratching my head as to why on earth they couldn't come up with something better than Pelicans!!!!! That is horrible and if I were a Hornets fan I would probably protest this pretty hard.

Are you referring to the people in Charlotte???

I know all the Tennessee Oiler fans were upset when they became the Titans.

[Brian Fein]

The Hornets have been around for a million years... but NOW there's a legal issue?  And its urgent?  Sounds fishy...

[Landshark]

The Hornets have been around for a million years... but NOW there's a legal issue?  And its urgent?  Sounds fishy...

Sounds like they're stirring up a hornet's nest.  Pun intended.