MentosDoes this relate to the herb or was a fourth added to Philly, Denver and SF?
MentosDoes this relate to the herb or was a fourth added to Philly, Denver and SF?
Magic is definitely a reference to Disney. It could probably work with other cities too since it’s so generic but stillNo clear link (at least that I'm aware of)
Hawks Nets Bulls Cavaliers Mavericks Warriors Magic Kings Raptors Wizards
Fair enough.Magic is definitely a reference to Disney. It could probably work with other cities too since it’s so generic but still
They are names with strong regional ties - they just don't make sense. As we've been discussing, the Jazz should go back to New Orleans. The Lakers going to Minnesota is never going to happen. But, they have one of the strongest name associations with a city, but one that doesn't make any sense.So you are counting regional links that no longer make sense because of a team relocating (Jazz/Lakers)? Why, those are clearly the least appropriate…
You could make a good argument for the Boston Clippers, as more of them were built in Boston (and north of Boston) than anywhere else in the U.S.I’d say the Clippers are a San Diego sailing reference not as applicable to LA (yes, still coastal but not in the same way).
https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/behind_the_name.htmlChicago's Bulls (and Bears) references the city's commodity exchanges -- a big historical deal esp. in the late-19th/early-20th centuries
Bears is a nod to the team that was already in Chicago, the Cubs. (We're a bigger and meaner version!)Chicago's Bulls (and Bears) references the city's commodity exchanges -- a big historical deal esp. in the late-19th/early-20th centuries
The dark side of me wishes they were still the Bullets when Agent Zero and Javaris C. were having their gun fight in the locker room. Still, probably the best name change the league has ever seen.I know why Washington changed their name, but why did they pick the Wizard? That wasn't so, uh... wizard.
"The name depicts energy and an omnipresent power, and brings to light what is hoped to be the wise and magical nature of the team."I know why Washington changed their name, but why did they pick the Wizard? That wasn't so, uh... wizard.
Zollner Pistons to Pistons was better.The dark side of me wishes they were still the Bullets when Agent Zero and Javaris C. were having their gun fight in the locker room. Still, probably the best name change the league has ever seen.
If they wanted a symbol of DC I think the Washington Half-Smokes would’ve been a really cool nameI know why Washington changed their name, but why did they pick the Wizard? That wasn't so, uh... wizard.
Don't hold your breath on that one, given the gun violence in the D.C. area.Wasn’t there a big push to rename them the Bullets a couple years ago? What came of that? They really should.