Kobe drafted by Charlotte Hornets...question (Wallace, Benson: 2013, home, transit)

[Wolf Howl]

Originally Posted by vmaxnc

Depends on how you measure success. For years the Hornets were a source of pride for Charlotte. Multiple attendance records. 7 times in the post season. Some great players who took part in the community. Big money made by many people in the city because of the team and its players. The owner screwed up a great thing, and it all went downhill in the last few years the Hornets were here. Yes, some of the players were asses, and the Hornets ended with a less than .500 win percentage, but all teams can't be winners on paper.

Well, unfortunately success in the NBA is measured on paper in terms of win/losses/revenue, there are no participation awards! haha

I loved the Hornets when they were around and they were scrappy, not really that great, but scrappy so it was at least a good time to go see them most seasons. Now you got the Bobcats who really haven't even been scrappy, much less good, in the vast majority of their existence. For basketball not to succeed at a high level in the Carolina's just seems wrong given the strong support the game has here so maybe my bar is a little too high.

[Feltdesigner]

Bobcats.. or should I say... Cats! are thinking of moving down in the first. I have a feeling they want Barnes and he should be available around 8 or 10...

2012 NBA draft -- Charlotte Bobcats considering trading down from No. 2 pick - ESPN

also revealed new uni's

Bobcats Big Changes – a New Coach and New Uniforms | BOBCATS BASELINE

[goindownsouth2011]

I understand the resentment of Bob Johnson, and I realize this is just a uni change, not an official name change, but the name CATS is even worse than Bobcats IMO.

The new colors are a definite improvement though.

[Feltdesigner]

Originally Posted by goindownsouth2011

I understand the resentment of Bob Johnson, and I realize this is just a uni change, not an official name change, but the name CATS is even worse than Bobcats IMO.

The new colors are a definite improvement though.

meow?

[goindownsouth2011]

Originally Posted by Feltdesigner

meow?

Touche.

Yes. When I hear Bobcats, I don't think of Bob Johnson; I think of a small wildcat.

And when I hear CATS, I don't think of Bobcats; I think of a domesticated house cat.

[topchief1]

Originally Posted by goindownsouth2011

Touche.

Yes. When I hear Bobcats, I don't think of Bob Johnson; I think of a small wildcat.

And when I hear CATS, I don't think of Bobcats; I think of a domesticated house cat.

so what you're saying is, switching the name to the Cats, is a good move for now?

[vmaxnc]

Originally Posted by Wolf Howl

Well, unfortunately success in the NBA is measured on paper in terms of win/losses/revenue, there are no participation awards! haha

I loved the Hornets when they were around and they were scrappy, not really that great, but scrappy so it was at least a good time to go see them most seasons. Now you got the Bobcats who really haven't even been scrappy, much less good, in the vast majority of their existence. For basketball not to succeed at a high level in the Carolina's just seems wrong given the strong support the game has here so maybe my bar is a little too high.

No doubt about that. It has been sad.

[goindownsouth2011]

Originally Posted by topchief1

so what you're saying is, switching the name to the Cats, is a good move for now?

Quite the opposite.

[Feltdesigner]

Originally Posted by Wolf Howl

Well, unfortunately success in the NBA is measured on paper in terms of win/losses/revenue, there are no participation awards! haha

I loved the Hornets when they were around and they were scrappy, not really that great, but scrappy so it was at least a good time to go see them most seasons. Now you got the Bobcats who really haven't even been scrappy, much less good, in the vast majority of their existence. For basketball not to succeed at a high level in the Carolina's just seems wrong given the strong support the game has here so maybe my bar is a little too high.

I thought the Bobcats were pretty scrappy when they had Stephen Jackson and G. Wallace...

If the Bobcats would be a huge success if they could get ACC officials to ref their games.

[Feltdesigner]

Originally Posted by goindownsouth2011

Quite the opposite.

First thing that came to my mind is the cats you see on funniest home videos...