Help us Re-Name the Charlotte Bobcats; win a prize from the Dime Crew
One of the greatest, most underrated, semi-comedic turn of events in recent NBA history is the fact that when Bob Johnson bought Charlotte’s expansion franchise in 2003, he more or less named the team after himself. I was thinking over the weekend now that Johnson has agreed to sell the team to Michael Jordan, there’s no way that MJ is going to be piloting a team named after someone else, even if he and Johnson are tight.
There are definitely worse things for that franchise than a name/uniform/logo makeover, but apparently it is easier said than done. And it’s expensive. I saw this morning that Bobcats beat writer Rick Bonnell is thinking along those same lines. From his charlotte.com post yesterday:
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.
Too many of you have emailed me with that suggestion not to think it’s an issue to many Charlotteans. You didn’t like Bob Johnson naming the team after himself, and you sure don’t see this as a positive once Johnson is no longer majority owner.
This wouldn’t be cheap. I spoke with an NBA executive who estimated it would cost the franchise anywhere from $3 million to $10 million to rebrand the team. There are so many signs and logos that would have to be replaced, and any pre-existing merchandise gets deeply discounted or thrown away. (Example: You could have bought an Adam Morrison jersey REALLY cheap last March.)
By the way — that same NBA insider who estimated the cost at $3-$10 million said it would be money well spent.
So, assuming that it’s money well spent, what are some new potential names for the Charlotte franchise? Like we did with the Gooch, the best reader entry in the comments section below gets a prize from the Dime office. With MJ at the controls, we’ve already kicked around the idea of the Charlotte G.O.A.T.S.…
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March 1st, 2010 at 11:45 am
Showtime says:
The Charlotte KWAMEs
March 1st, 2010 at 11:47 am
dagwaller says:
When would an Adam Morrison jersey be expensive?
March 1st, 2010 at 11:48 am
vince says:
Charlotte Tarheels.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:50 am
Diego says:
Air Charlotte…….
March 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am
Tyler Whitcomb says:
Charlotte Flight
Charlotte Deep 3
Charlotte Hype
Charlotte Fire
Charlotte Kangaroos
Charlotte Jordans ( Use his logo)
Charlotte Crocs
March 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am
Heckler says:
if it does change, it’ll probably change to something similar and easy.
like from Bobcats to Bearcats.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am
Khalvin says:
Here we go…
Charlotte Air, (for obvious reasons)
Charlotte Knights, (they have a baseball team with that name though..)
Charlotte Mint, (first place in US to find gold)
Those are what i got.
*Completely unrelated link of the day*
http://www.onthenet.biz/2010/02/book-review-autobiography-of-malcolm-x.html
March 1st, 2010 at 11:54 am
fallinup says:
Charlotte Flight
Charlotte Air (for obvious reasons)
March 1st, 2010 at 11:56 am
boomshakalaka says:
Charlotte Mediocres
March 1st, 2010 at 11:58 am
Max Tierman says:
The Charlotte Charlatans:
Via Wikipedia: A charlatan (also called swindler or mountebank) is a person practicing quackery or some similar confidence trick in order to obtain money, fame or other advantages via some form of pretence or deception.
Jordan – Gambler
Adam Morrison/Sean May – Definition
Every team name now show’s ferocity through use of an animal or weather condition: Thunder, Heat — Grizzlies, Bulls, Hawks, Hornets — so why not use a team name describing the ultimate heal/foe? Fits in perfectly with Jordan
March 1st, 2010 at 11:59 am
Heckler says:
@ 7 and 8–
WTF?!!!?
same exact name time and quoting?!!?
March 1st, 2010 at 11:59 am
jp says:
Charlotte Skating Bulldogs
mascot a bulldog who rides Skateboards, does halftime show. people love dogs, with Panthers the cities teams would be cats and dogs.
or something NASCAR themed if NBA would allow and doesn’t overlap with the Indiana Pacers in terms of branding.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:59 am
nerditry says:
I think next season they should get the Hornets name, the Jazz should go back to New Orleans and Utah becomes the White Wash (unless Indiana claims it first).
March 1st, 2010 at 12:02 pm
cj says:
Charlotte BoxTurtles
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.htm#reptile
March 1st, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Heckler says:
@11–
Indy can rename itself the “Hicks”
March 1st, 2010 at 12:06 pm
dlee9 says:
charlotte jumpmen
March 1st, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Fraz says:
Charlotte Flight.
Years ago when the franchise came to the city, the local paper had a poll for the new name of the team. Flight won overwhelmingly and the unis had a blue/silver theme. Next day, they announce the Bobcats with that lame orange and purple/teal. WTF?!?!
March 1st, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Derik says:
Charlotte BeLikeMike!
March 1st, 2010 at 12:19 pm
RC says:
Charlotte Spacejams
or
Charlotte Shadows ( because they would always be known as the team Jordan bought and not how they play)
March 1st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Captain Awesome says:
The Charlotte Lolcats
March 1st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
bobby stew says:
Charlotte hangliders
March 1st, 2010 at 12:21 pm
karizmatic says:
Charlotte Panthers
with a Black and Purple them, I know Sac already has the colors but I’m sure they could put some type of spin on it
other names
Charlotte Mayhem
Charlotte Gamblers
Charlotte Money
March 1st, 2010 at 12:22 pm
josh says:
charlotte whatchasay
March 1st, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Marcus says:
K, here are a few good names… Most of them have relevance to the legendary Michael Jordan.
The Charlotte Jam
The Charlotte Monstarz
The Charlotte Air
The Charlotte Stunners
The Charlotte Crunch
The Charlotte Crush
March 1st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
POPPI GEE says:
Being that Charlotte is know as the “Queen City” you gotta stay somewhere around that theme.
Shame Sac is already the Kings that would be perfect.
Still you can go with.
Charlotte Royals
Charlotte Heirs
Charlotte Empire
They are also known as a banking city.
Charlotte Gold
Charlotte Money
Charlotte Greats
Nascar does there thing too so you could also go with:
Charlotte Fuel
Charlotte Speed
Charlotte Fleet
Then of course with NC having so much to do with flight (Jordan and Wright Brothers license plate also say first in flight)
Charlotte Jets
Charlotte Launch
Charlotte Innovaters / Innovation
Charlotte Pioneers
Course honestly whoever said “Charlotte Air” first should win, that pretty much is perfect.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:25 pm
BiGShoTBoB says:
Yeah I like Flights…but someone beat me to it. So How about the Charlotte Jumpmen.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:25 pm
POPPI GEE says:
Fraz I think I remember that lol. I was thinking Flight was going to get it and should also. Bobcats was horrible!
March 1st, 2010 at 12:28 pm
me says:
whatever his laney high mascot was.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:29 pm
boomshakalaka says:
Charlotte Harlots
March 1st, 2010 at 12:32 pm
eazy yeezy says:
The Charlotte Flyers
The Charlotte Royals
The Charlotte SpaceJammers (could just go by the “Jammers” a la supersonics–sonics)
The Charlotte Knights
…maybe adding bugs and babs bunny will help them make the playoffs next year?
March 1st, 2010 at 12:32 pm
isotope says:
Charlotte AirBalls
March 1st, 2010 at 12:33 pm
hahns says:
the charlotte bombers
March 1st, 2010 at 12:34 pm
JAY says:
Charlotte Spiders…
…so they can nickname the arena “Charlotte’s Web”. <– like the kids book.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:34 pm
O Diddy says:
The Charlotte Flight. period end of discussion.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:35 pm
sweetv0mit says:
Charlotte G.O.A.T.S
March 1st, 2010 at 12:35 pm
dbrad says:
The Charlotte Fever
March 1st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Soul Jax says:
The Charlotte Hornets… O wait.
Charlotte Red Dragons(Charlotte immediately triples it’s Chinese Tourism and ratings skyrocket. China Builds a statue of MJ in Tienanmen Square)
Charlotte Razorbacks
Charlotte Buccaneers(Lead by Cap’n Jack)
Charlotte Fear or Nightmare(Sell some of D Wayde’s new shoe)
March 1st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
control says:
Charlotte Legends
March 1st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
karizmatic says:
Charlotte Clutch
March 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
sweetv0mit says:
or here is the list of north carolina state animals
State Animal: Charlotte Gray Squirrels
State Reptile: Charlotte Eastern Box Turtles
State Dog: Charlotte Plott Hounds
State Insect: Charlotte Honeybees
State Bird: Charlotte Cardinals
State Fish: Charlotte Channel Bass
State Freshwater Fish: Charlotte Brook Trouts
March 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Patrick Cassidy says:
We’re cracking up at #20: “The Charlotte LOLCats”
March 1st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
dbrad says:
The Charlotte Bankers
March 1st, 2010 at 12:43 pm
dbrad says:
The Charlotte Rush
March 1st, 2010 at 12:44 pm
SantanaB says:
Charlotte Flight (With the Jumpman as the Logo)
March 1st, 2010 at 12:45 pm
NYDaredevil says:
Charlotte Greed.
Charlotte Flight.
Charlotte Daggers.
And I love the idea of linking them to NASCAR and calling them Charlotte Speed. I mean they already have “Crash” Wallace and Capt. “Burn” Jackson.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
karizmatic says:
@soul jax
lol….Charlotte Hornets
The Bobcats and the Hornets should play an exhibition game for the rights to the Hornets name. If New Orleans loses they should then play the Jazz for the rights to that name…if everything works out Charlotte will be the Hornets, New Orleans will be the Jazz and we can hold another contest to rename Utah.
The White Wash was said earlier….that would be appropriate.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
sh!tfaced says:
Charlotte Jordanaires
March 1st, 2010 at 12:46 pm
isotope says:
Charlotte Carolinas
March 1st, 2010 at 12:48 pm
danksy says:
so far i like the ‘Tar-heals’ or ‘Panthers’
Some other suggestions ‘Wildcats’, ‘Charlottens’(sp),
March 1st, 2010 at 12:49 pm
dbrad says:
MJ could give a shout out to his baseball days and name them the Charlotte Barons
March 1st, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Kermit The Washington says:
“Charlotte LOLCats”?? WOW hahaha how do these people come UP with this stuff?
Charlotte Flight is probably the best so far, but then the NEXT owner’s gonna wanna change THAT because Jordan named it after himself. And then that owner’s gonna change it to the Charlotte Ushers or something lol.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:50 pm
loc says:
I like Charlotte Air
March 1st, 2010 at 12:54 pm
mules says:
The Charlotte Powerballs, cause them bitches always be in the lottery.
While we’re at it we should change the Knicks to the NY expiring Contracts for the rest of the season.
March 1st, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Beth G says:
Agree…Charlotte Air
March 1st, 2010 at 12:58 pm
karizmatic says:
Charlotte Showstoppers
Charlotte Fadeaway
Charlotte Spindoctors
Charlotte Steal
March 1st, 2010 at 1:01 pm
women says:
Charlotte Russe
March 1st, 2010 at 1:09 pm
jnuh says:
Racers.
LaserDonkeys.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:10 pm
mules says:
Charlotte Crowns…also known as Crown Town
March 1st, 2010 at 1:13 pm
mules says:
The Charlotte Money Pit or the Charlotte Soon-To-Be Contracteds
March 1st, 2010 at 1:14 pm
mules says:
lol @ LaserDonkeys
March 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
control says:
Interesting and fun fact about Charlotte: The American Foundation for the Blind dubbed Charlotte the “Most Livable Community for the Visually Impaired”.
Therefore “Charlotte Seeing Eye Puppies” would be applicable.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
control says:
I forgot to add, it’s also why most of the refs in the NBA live in Charlotte during the off season…
March 1st, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Arturo Alas says:
The Charlotte Webs and have a Spider as the team mascot!
March 1st, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Antouan says:
Charlotte Queens – after Quenn Charlotte
March 1st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Antouan says:
Plus wouldnt that be the best when the Kings played the Queens?? Haha
March 1st, 2010 at 1:19 pm
wifey says:
Charlotte Fagboys
March 1st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
ronnabonbon says:
Charlotte Gamblers
March 1st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
quest??? says:
Charlotte Force…as in Jordan Air Force 1’s
March 1st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Chilirey says:
Charlotte Push-Offs – Byron Russell would be the mascot.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Arturo Alas says:
I’m still sticking to my idea…THE CHARLOTTE WEBS. The whole spider concept would be cool and just imagine the kicks that Jordan can come up with to go with the uni’s.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Fraz says:
Charlotte Royals would be cool. Was the name of one of the local AAU teams.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Singharaj says:
Charlotte Bandits
Charlotte Angels (Get it?!?!)
Charlotte Rebels
Charlotte Aviators
Charlotte Diesel
March 1st, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Arturo Alas says:
Or we could just go Charlotte Spiders and have the logo be Hoop with the net being a spider web or have a Spider dribbling eight balls or doing a cross over.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Jcarr says:
Easy charlotte hooters… Keep the orange and change the bobcat logo into an owl… Imagine actual hooters cheerleaders and employees in roller skates… Tickets WILL sell!!
March 1st, 2010 at 1:32 pm
dueceduece says:
CHARLOTTE JAM IS THE SHITT!!
March 1st, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Arturo Alas says:
The Charlotte Dime
March 1st, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Taj says:
LMFAO @ some of these suggestions.. Bahahah!!!!!
MoneyPits
Gamblers
Push offs
Spiders
Monstarsz!! lol..
LOLcats… LMAO…
Fuck, you guys made my day.. lol!
March 1st, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Boogie says:
I like the idea of Charlotte Air but I think its too basic being his nickname and also wtf is the mascot gonna be? At least they’ll save some of the rebranding cash there… lol
Charlotte AIRFORCE
(although its actually a name I came up with for a graphic novel about a team of the same name, which i am currently drawing )
Makes sense as far as air jordan’s, its more team oriented, includes tactics as well as high flying performance…. Plus it just sounds legit. Then again anything does after Bobcats. Dallas Mark-Mice anyone? smh….
March 1st, 2010 at 1:44 pm
wend28 says:
Charlotte Revolution… Charlotte was a site where Americans and British troops were set up during the Revolutionary War.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
jm says:
Charlotte Flight is the best I heard so far. Fits Jordan and the state of NC with “first in flight” claim.
Change the name and those wack uni’s.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:46 pm
bruinking says:
Charlotte Blackhawks (as in the helicopters)
1) It is a more subtle reference to “Air” or “Flight”
2) It is a link to Chicago (Chicago Blackhawks), the city where Jordan became legendary
3) And the best reason, bear with me here… wait for it… here it comes…
“North Carolina! C’mon and raise up
Take your shirt off, twist it ’round yo head
Spin it like a HELICOPTER”
I know people wont like the idea of copying an NHL team name, but it’s not like it’s unheardof for different leagues to have the same team names (Kings, Giants, etc.)
March 1st, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Dante says:
Charlotte Legends
March 1st, 2010 at 1:49 pm
POPPI GEE says:
I like that ^^^! Real nice! Petey Pablo…where he at?
March 1st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
j says:
Carolina Cougars, with tar heel blue uni’s
March 1st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
JAY says:
@Arturo Alas… #63, 70 and 73
See post #33. I was just joking when i posted that. I can’t believe someone in the world (who obviously didn’t see my first post) would a) say the same thing… b) is 100% serious about it… and c) is trying to sell the idea to the rest of us. I was trying to be corny and waiting to see if I could get a reaction from anybody. Nice to see Taj (#77) got it.
It’s crazy world out there.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:58 pm
gotem says:
I like the Charlotte Lolcats
March 1st, 2010 at 2:07 pm
dh says:
Charlotte Bastards
Charlotte Mens Professional Basketball Team
March 1st, 2010 at 2:09 pm
jamallday says:
Charlotte FIRE….
Charlotte Boom
Charlotte Highriser
Charlotte Patriots…. All deal with business, the basketball tradition, and history..
March 1st, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Diego says:
The Jordanaires.
March 1st, 2010 at 2:16 pm
sans says:
to tie in everything
The Carolina Air
leave charlotte out of it…
March 1st, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Michael says:
Charlotte Monarchs – ties in with the Queen City theme and also with the legendary Negro League baseball team.
March 1st, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Diego says:
Or with Jordan’s ego, why not the Charlotte Bulls?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Detroit Dave says:
How about Team Jordan?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
KT says:
The Charlotte…………..Hornets?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Sho-Nuff says:
Charlotte Don’t get divorced because it will cost you $125 million.
Charlotte Juanitas
Charlotte Buy tickets I pay alimony
I wonder if MJ pays child support? He’d be getting raped by state of Illinois, I hear it’s 20% there no matter what?
Anyone?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Heckler says:
@ Sho-Nuff–
Jordans kids may be over 18 by now.
not sure if he still has to continue to pay child support.
“cheaper to keep her”
“on the 18th birthday he finds out the kid wasnt his….”
kanyeezy
March 1st, 2010 at 2:30 pm
mules says:
or to tie in with Jordan’s draft picks…how about the Charlotte Busts?
I’m still feeling Charlotte Crowns…it ties into the whole Queen-City/Royalty/Monarch theme without ripping off another team or sounding super-gay. According to Wikipedia, “Crown Town” is one of Charlotte’s nicknames anyway. There’s also plenty of potential for logo/uni graphics, not to mention the basketball connotation…they’d probably have to trade for DJ Mbenga though.
March 1st, 2010 at 2:32 pm
eazy yeezy says:
the charlotte whothefuckcares?
March 1st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Arturo Alas says:
Jay think about it….Charlotte Webs….it just rolls right off the tip of people’s tongues. It may be corny if you think of it that way but it’s catchy and I think it would sell. At least in my opinion.
March 1st, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Davros says:
What about Charlotte Church (love her singing voice)
March 1st, 2010 at 2:46 pm
The Journeyman says:
The Charlotte Speed
or
The Charlotte Stallions
March 1st, 2010 at 2:49 pm
mules says:
Charlotte Sonics
March 1st, 2010 at 2:49 pm
EC says:
Charlotte Flight
“Take Flight…”
March 1st, 2010 at 2:51 pm
ProphetGK says:
Charlotte Dream
Charlotte Legacy
Charlotte Vipers
Charlotte Cobras
Charlotte Shadows
March 1st, 2010 at 2:52 pm
JAY says:
@Arturo
It’s scary… but you may be right. The corniness of the Charlotte Webs/Spiders might sell.
I heard that during their inception one of the names Toronto was considering was “Saurus Rex”. Corny.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:01 pm
DoubleA says:
#17 is right. If you’re gonna get the fans input on the team name then you have to accept the results.
Charlotte Flight it is.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:05 pm
TL says:
Charlotte Sting
March 1st, 2010 at 3:10 pm
mules says:
The Charlotte Klan…before everyone starts flaming me, just think of all the pissed-off, confused red-neck bigots trying to figure out what to do.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:13 pm
J 694 says:
Charlotte Mambas
March 1st, 2010 at 3:17 pm
stillanetsfan says:
Charlotte G.O.A.T.S
Charlotte Toon Squad
Charlotte Jam
Charlotte Attitude
Charlotte Round Mounds Of Rebounds
March 1st, 2010 at 3:18 pm
dbrad says:
Drop Charlotte and just call them – Carolina Blue
March 1st, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Matt says:
team leroy smith
March 1st, 2010 at 3:23 pm
dbrad says:
I got it- satisfy 2 huge fan bases in the area and honor the royalty theme of the Queen City.
Carolina Dukes
March 1st, 2010 at 3:26 pm
mules says:
^and immediately alienate another huge fan base in the area? Not to mention MJ’s a Tar-Heel…no way there’s a nod to Duke in the name
March 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Davros says:
The Minnesota Timberwolves play in Minneapolis, why not something based on Carolina as one of the earlier posters suggested –
Carolina Blue
Carolina Flight – after the Wright Brothers but ties in with the Jordan connection
Carolina Sounds – has the 2 largest sounds in the US
Who has the rights to the Carolina Cougars name – the old ABA team? By coincidence their last coach was Larry Brown!
March 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Rizwan says:
Change a few of the teams names – let New Orleans be the Jazz again and Charlotte can be the Hornets. Utah? They can be the Mormons
Alternatively –
Charlotte Dirtiest Players In The Game (Ric Flair)
Charlotte Nature Boys (Ric Flair)
Charlotte Gunners (Capt Jack)
On second thought I’m not gonna give any more suggestions seeing as I got robbed the last time Dime had a competition.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm
K Dizzle says:
Charlotte’s a girl’s name so Mike’s swappin that out to Carolina.
Follow me here:
Mike changes the team name to ‘The Carolina Flashy Witnesses’ thereby enticin Lebron and DWade to come play for his squad cuz who gonna say no to Mike.
Once he’s got those two locked up in a sign and trade, he makes up a bs story about losing money and moves the team and renames them……The Seattle Supersonics lol
Bring back prohoops to the Pacific Northwest, dammit!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
hwm3 says:
Charlotte Smoke
Since NC is tobacco country it works. Plus every season the announcers can say their playoff hopes have gone up in smoke.
March 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
JAY says:
Regarding the name “Flight”… I think it’s the best name but isn’t there a copyright issue??
March 1st, 2010 at 3:47 pm
guti says:
charlotte fever was clever
March 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm
POPPI GEE says:
Feeling the Charlotte Crowns too. Nice one.
Charlotte Twenty Thirds (C23)
I mean if Philly got the 76′ers
March 1st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Papa Smurf says:
@115 – How about the Charlotte Cancer?
Or the Charlotte NASCAR-Loving, White Trash Rednecks
March 1st, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Papa Smurf says:
meant @ 118 – hwm3
March 1st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
boomshakalaka says:
you’re my boy blue!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Steve Bortstein says:
The North Carolina Tongue Draggers… sorry, its the best I could do… I’m still in hockey fever, baby!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Phil B says:
You know K Dizzle (117) that the Trailblazers are from Portland, OR, which is in the Pacific NW. I assume you mean you want a pro team brought back to Seattle and I agree, but your statement doesn’t really make sense as it stands.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
boomshakalaka says:
Charlotte Sheens
March 1st, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Shakers says:
Get rid of Charlotte altogether and go with Carolina.
I like the Carolina Cardinal.
It’s the state bird. Go to MJ’s customary red and black colors. Keep it simple.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
jay says:
bearcats or royals would be good. carolina blue to go with the tar heel theme..bearcats is not too far a stretch and the uni’s go back to more of the old hornets..you could go carolina sting??
March 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
luckylester says:
I think the Charlotte Goats would sell some gear.
Charlotte Aces (jordan’s gambling love)
you really have to think about what would sell in the league – like WIZARDS is toolish, while BULLETS stuff would sell easily. but at least they’re PC in washington now – think, if gilbert would have pulled his stunt before the name change it would have just been good advertising.
bobcats, dumb name
wizards, dumb name
thunder, dumb name
raptors, dumb name
grizzlies, dumb name
it’s important to come up with a good, pop-culture sellable name – hopefully they come up with something good. I like getting rid of Charlotte and going with Carolina, but that might be harder to do than just a mascot change…
He should really be a money-grubbing capitalist pig and go with the…
Carolina Coca-Cola – i’m sure they’d pay a bunch of money for that ish.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Arturo Alas says:
The Charlotte Spartans…give it a 300 vibe.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
boomshakalaka says:
Charlotte Aeronauts
March 1st, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Big T says:
Charlotte Raise Up…
Could be a prelude to dunk, and they could throw on the Petey Pablo mix.
March 1st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
leeroy says:
Charlotte Banana Slugs
March 1st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Hectowr says:
I’ll go with a name that suits perfectly to their players.
Charlotte DEFENDERS.
Tyrus Thomas, Gerald Wallace, Raymond Felton, Stephen Jackson, Boris Diaw,
Theo Ratlliff. all they’re missing is Larry Hugues.
You can’t ask for more defense than that.
March 1st, 2010 at 5:30 pm
jdstorm says:
The Charlotte Avatar’s.
They can still keep the like insignia but the uni changes to blue, purple and teal.
Would be worth it to see a 3m tall blue Air jordan cat.
of the other suggestions my Favourites are
The Charlotte Aces. links to Flight and Gambling. Also fighter squadrons have weird mascots so you could still have a goat as the team mascot
Carolina Jammers
March 1st, 2010 at 5:52 pm
boomshakalaka says:
Carolina Duntuduns
March 1st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Ben says:
Charlotte Flying Biscuits
-Flying because of all the flying things
- Biscuits because Charlotteans love their comfort food and Bojangles was started there
logo: http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/389635/4395744677_66b6874cfa_o_medium.jpg
mascot: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4399543932_01b6622930_o.jpg
March 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
whataboutbob_cats says:
Charlotte Sprawl
-named for Charlotte’s tendency to grow with an urban sprawl (see Matthews, NC).
Logo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4399323272_936d15701d_o.jpg
Sir Walter Sprawley (Mascot): http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4399377952_e64b641e89_o.jpg
March 1st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
12thMan says:
Damn cant post on my mobile at school, someone beat me to Charlotte Flight
I think it should be Charlotte Flight Crew though
Charlotte fever is good too
Carolina Crazies
Charlotte Crash
If possible, they should go with something Jordan-oriented to sell tickets with the tie-in
Charlotte Drift
Carolina Copycats
Charlotte Legion, end up dropping Charlotte referring them to “x color legion”
‘Charlotte Shockwave ‘
March 1st, 2010 at 6:06 pm
loganlight says:
Queen City Royals.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Papa Smurf says:
Carolina Tea Baggers
March 1st, 2010 at 6:28 pm
The Gooch says:
Queen City Royals.
Charlotte Dynasty
March 1st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
dex-trous says:
Charlotte Sentinels
Charlotte Wildctas
Charlotte Razorbacks
Charlotte Cannons
Charlotte Freeballers
March 1st, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Cake says:
Carolina Chocolate Drops(taken)
Carolina Thrillers(MJ x 2)
March 1st, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Easter Sunday says:
Charlotte Cavs
or
Charlotte Jazz
Cuz he already owns these teams anyways.
March 1st, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Jason Rico says:
Charlotte Thundercats
Charlotte Thrashers
Charlotte Primetime
charlotte Phenoms
charlotte Strikers or Slashers
Carolina Throwbacks
March 1st, 2010 at 7:16 pm
heino skovgaard says:
charlotte stingers-
charlotte highrollers
charlotte honour guards
March 1st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
daniel says:
possible names
Charlotte Retros
Charlotte Spiz’ikes or Charlotte Spikes
Charlotte Hollows
Charlotte Rising Suns
Charlotte Alphas
Charlotte Elites
Charlotte Classics
Charlotte Premiers
Charlotte Hydros
Charlotte Vitals
Charlotte Hoopsters
Charlotte Ones
Charlotte 23’s
March 1st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
daniel says:
Forgot one..
The Charlotte Icons
March 1st, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Freezy says:
The Charlotte Shockers
…who wouldn’t want to see MJ throwin up the shocker??
March 1st, 2010 at 7:51 pm
HBooyah says:
Seattle Supersonics
March 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Derrick da Man says:
charlotte black cats
after MJs “Black Cat” nickname
March 1st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
J 694 says:
In order to enhance the image of the NBA:
Charlotte Machine Guns
Charlotte Game Night Clubbers
Charlotte High Times
Charlotte $$$$$$ (some one could make a cool jersey out of this)
March 1st, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Colton says:
no more should come after this…
THE CHARLOTTE Kickerrockers
you know they are gonna be sporting some nasty j’s
March 1st, 2010 at 8:40 pm
GoEasy says:
who the fuck is the Gooch?
March 1st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
aj says:
Charlotte Swagger
Charlotte 23’s
Charlotte 45’s
Charlotte Switch hands in mid air to make a simple dunk into a complicated layup so it becomes the most famous TV clip of all-time
March 1st, 2010 at 8:52 pm
aj says:
I guess that should be Charlotte .45’s
March 1st, 2010 at 8:53 pm
anomalyboss says:
……nobody…….
March 1st, 2010 at 8:54 pm
anomalyboss says:
that was @ GoEasy
Big Baby will never die
March 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
zbo says:
Heres what I have thought of
Charlotte Blues
Charlotte Tigers
Charlotte United
Charlotte Rapids
March 1st, 2010 at 9:39 pm
ball or die says:
Charlotte Flames
March 1st, 2010 at 9:45 pm
ryan says:
the charlotte jordanettes
March 1st, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Pakman says:
Yea I like the Carolina thing… Charlotte-Carolina Crazies
Charlotte-Carolina Crimson
Crush
Rush
Slaughter
Charlotte UTD
FC Charlotte
Coyotes
Cougars
Comeback Kids
Crew
Crossfire………………glad to help
March 1st, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Ben1en says:
WOW so there are a ton of great ideas with some very funny ones. Some have good rings to them that you could actually imagine SportsCenter saying. Here’s my idea which again connects to the idea of flight and some athletic players on the current team.
The Charlotte Hi-Flyers
March 1st, 2010 at 10:17 pm
jzsmoove says:
da Bears!! Charlotte Bears . bears baby!!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Tengis says:
Charlotte Jumpmen
March 1st, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Tengis says:
Charlotte Jumpmen
March 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Jeff says:
The Charlotte Jumpmen
March 1st, 2010 at 10:43 pm
dbrad says:
They should be the Charlotte Dolphins cause they keep getting killed by the Nets.
March 1st, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Roy Medina says:
the “Charlotte Banshees” the team from the movie “Juwanna Mann” because Charlotte will only be as good (if at best) as a WNBA team! Plain and Simple.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:04 pm
mAMba says:
Charlotte Bulls 2
Charlotte Sequel
Charlotte Renaissance
Charlotte Omelette
Carolina Cyclone
March 1st, 2010 at 11:27 pm
yeahokayguy says:
change back to…Charlotte Hornets (swap from New Orleans)
then…swap CP3’s team name to New Orleans Jazz (swap from Utah)
then change Utah to Utah White Guys…have matt harpring as the mascot/commentator
March 1st, 2010 at 11:50 pm
mules says:
Charlotte Tribute, as in “this is not the greatest team in the World; this is just a Tribute”
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
sh!tfaced says:
Charlotte MIKE-cats.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:31 am
nickalie says:
carolina blues sounds pretty dope
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:34 am
Seven Duece says:
I agree with Charlotte Flight
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:03 am
Boogie says:
Imma say it again
Charlotte AIRFORCE.
Royal Blue/White unis in the basic style like the bulls. Forget all that new age bullshit.(I’m lookin at u Magic and Rockets)
Come on it just makes too much sense. I mean Flight is nice but whats the mascot? Dont say the jumpman.
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:20 am
furuta says:
the charlotte hunky pankers
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:18 am
EN FUEGO says:
Charlotte WhoGivesAShit
Like they’re really gonna change the team name.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:01 am
PHECKZ!? says:
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:01 am
PHECKZ!? says:
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRA!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRA!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRA!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
CHARLOTTE CHUPACABRAS!!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:02 am
40 Bars says:
Wildcats! hahaha or the charlotte raiders?? lol
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:03 am
WBE says:
Charlotte EXPRESS
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:04 am
WBE says:
or North Carolina Express
like it when they use the State
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:09 am
PHECKZ!? says:
kay i’m a just try an rhyme a few names together n keep it original!!!
* Carolina Saddle Ridahs??? haha nopes..
* Charlotte Scarlottes??? hmmm… nopes
* HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES!!! “I LIKE”
****** HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES****** VERY SENTIMENTAL I MAY ADD
****** HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES******
****** HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES******
******HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES*******
*HARD NIPS CHARLOTTES????
*CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS???? I LIKE….
*CHARLOTTE DART TIPS?????
CHARLOTTE SHARK SHITS!!!!! GOTTA ROLL WIT DIS ONE COM’ON MANG!!!
* CHARLOTTE TARGETS*
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:14 am
PHECKZ!? says:
***********HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES**************
***********HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES**************
***********HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES**************
***********HEARTLESS CHARLOTTES**************
***********CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
***********CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
***********CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
***********CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
***********CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
************CHARLOTTE HARD SHITS*************
************CHARLOTTE HARD SHITS*************
************CHARLOTTE HARD SHITS*************
************CHARLOTTE HARD SHITS*************
************CHARLOTTE HARD SHITS*************
nah idk bout dat one.. i’m tryna picture the mascot already, not very fan friendly. “on to the nex one”
************CAROLINA BATTLE FLYAHS***********
************CAROLINA BATTLE FLYAHS***********
************CAROLINA BATTLE FLYAHS***********
************CAROLINA BATTLE FLYAHS***********
************CHARLOTTE HARDSHIPS**************
top pick hea… roll wit it dime, gotta admit, it’s 100 original n catchy as hell, and simbolic as a mothafuggah!!!
***pheckzTHEGODblogger***
mahalos!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 am
PHECKZ!? says:
HEA’S SOME JORDAN INFLUENCED NAMES
****** CAROLINA 23 FLYAHS*****
****** CAROLINA 23 FLYAHS*****
****** CAROLINA 23 FLYAHS*****
****** CAROLINA 23 FLYAHS*****
*******MJ’S CHARLOTTE MARKET******
*******MJ’S CHARLOTTE MARKET******
*******MJ’S CHARLOTTE MARKET******
*******MJ’S CHARLOTTE MARKET******
*******JORDANLINAH’SNUTRIDAHS*******
*******JORDANLINAH’SNUTRIDAHS*******
*******JORDANLINAH’SNUTRIDAHS*******
*******JORDANLINAH’SNUTRIDAHS*******
*******JORDANLINAH’SNUTRIDAHS*******
******JORDAN LINA’S NUT RIDAHS CAROLINAS~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
******JORDAN LINA’S NUT RIDAHS CAROLINAS~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
******JORDAN LINA’S NUT RIDAHS CAROLINAS~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
******JORDAN LINA’S NUT RIDAHS CAROLINAS~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
******JORDAN LINA’S NUT RIDAHS CAROLINAS~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
*****MICHAEL’LINA’S JORDANETTE’S******
*****MICHAEL’LINA’S JORDANETTE’S******
*****MICHAEL’LINA’S JORDANETTE’S******
*****MICHAEL’LINA’S JORDANETTE’S******
*****MICHAEL’LINA’S JORDANETTE’S******
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:57 am
Big Aaron says:
Charlotte Fuckups
Since they’re never going to win a thing, they’ll never have to change it again, saving a assload of money.
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:37 am
jdstorm says:
The Carolina Ducks.
Charlotte Tomcats
Charlotte Tigers, then the cheer squad can be the cougars.
But Dime my favourite from all the suggestions is Aces.
it sounds awesome and it fits MJ’s 3 favorite things
1. its the highest card to gamble with
2. its the official name for a golf hole in one
3. flying, only the best fighter pilots Aces
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 am
Jay Jay says:
The Charlotte Blue(s),
The Charlotte J’s
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:46 am
Marcus says:
Charlotte Nepotism. He’s going to draft his sons anyway.
Charlotte Lockets
Charlotte Chatrouletters
Charlotte Stallions
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 am
nckdmss says:
Charlotte Jam (Space Jam…fantastic…)
Charlotte Billy Goats (bc…well, Jordan’s the G.O.A.T., plus the mascot of a team called the Billy Goats could be amazing.)
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 am
JAY says:
Hey PHECKZ…. stop spamming the board, asshole.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 am
spartdog says:
Charlotte Airheels
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Mike Mihalow says:
The Charlotte Gooches
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:10 am
BoJo says:
Charlotte Predators – even though they are usually the prey. Mascot could be two glowing eyes on a black background
Charlotte Underdogs- Slogan could be everyone loves an underdog. I can’t see Jordan ever doing this because his ego is to big.
Charlotte Byron Russell Slayers – Most likely knowing MJ
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:14 am
Brian1887 says:
Other than the obvious front runners: Charlotte Flight, Charlotte Air, you could try to capitalize on the history of NC & state Bball:
Crown City Flyers
Charlotte Royals
Carolina Blue
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 am
Johnny says:
The Charlotte Cows…
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:36 am
ScoGo says:
If Orlando borrowed then Laker great Ervin Magic Johnson’s nickname, then Charlotte should parallel the move and become the Black Mambas.
That said, think about the HOF speech. If MJ buys the team and renames them, they will be the Bowies.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:56 am
dz says:
There are 200 fucking responses here! Since I know no one really cares what Charlotte calls themselves, how about “Charlotte Free-shit”, for the deal Dime has going on here?
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
Abe504 says:
Charlotte Wolverinez
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:34 am
Einnod says:
The Charlotte Cardinals after the state bird
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
eazy yeezy says:
Charlotte SpaceJammers!!!!! they could go by the “jammers” as a quick nickname a la the seattle supersonics –sonics. it also ties into the whole carolina flight thing
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:46 pm
greg smith says:
Charlotte Flight
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
olympicandfig says:
CHARLOTTE SHARK WEEK
“Live every week like it’s shark week.” — Tracy Jordan
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Pappy Rick says:
The Carolina Cougars
We could have Cougar night- All Cougars get in for half price. We can get Vanna White as our Mascot.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
jordan says:
Well unless you lookin to get away from the cat family, i think the Charlotte Tigers is tight
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:02 am
ZINO says:
Charlotte Jumpmen
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:04 am
Michael says:
Charlotte Airmen
Charlotte flight
Charlotte Gravity
Charlotte Space
Charlotte Jams
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:19 am
Khari Gilliam says:
Charlotte flight does make plenty of sense becasue of MJ more than likely becoming the new owner. But CAROLINA FLIGHT makes even more sense because of the state’s history as well and it even sounds better. As for a color scheme I like Carolina Blue (might be my inner Tarheel speaking) and Silver with Black possibly being included as a tertiary color or just as an accent to the uniforms and logos to make them look nicer (also would give them some similarity to the Panthers which might turn out to be a positive in terms of fan support).
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 am
Khari Gilliam says:
plus its not like the “cat theme” in charlotte is that big of a craze only our two pro franchises have cat related nicknames none of the other sports in town (although minor/developmental franchises) have anything to do with cats at all. I say go with the name fans basically voted for in the beginning “FLIGHT” even though we still got “Bob’s-cats”.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:31 am
TruDat says:
Red Wolves (indigenous to NC)… who says it has to be one name? Jordan would never use WolfPack…lol; but red uni’s could be simular to Bulls…Ummm
March 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
smiz says:
The Lolcats is the funniest thing I’ve heard on this list… BY FAR! the Charlotte Web would be good too… it would go along great with those WNBA-esque jerseys the Bobcats are currently rockin
March 5th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Justin says:
Wish I would have seen this earlier, as all of mine are taken, but here goes:
Charlotte Royals (My fav)
Queen City Royals (although I’m liking this more and more)
Charlotte Force
Charlotte Air
Charlotte Fire
or they could just change the pronounciation of Bobcats…
Charlotte B-B-B-B-B-B-Boooooooobbbbccccaaaatttsss!
March 6th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Ronie T. Lagat says:
Charlotte 23′ers
Charlotte Airness
Charlotte Magnets
Charlotte MJ’s
Charlotte Airbenders
Charlotte Michael’s
Charlotte Airjords
Charlotte Aircats
Charlotte MJcats
March 6th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
airlords says:
Charlotte AirLords
March 7th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
bondsbear says:
the carolina storm
March 7th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Kevin says:
Call them the Carolina Crossfire, to include both SC and NC to attract more of a fan base and customer based franchise this would be a good move
March 7th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Kevin says:
or the Carolina Cougars
March 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
robster says:
I think they should be named:
Charlotte SPEARS
March 8th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
robster says:
I think they should be named:
Charlotte SPEARS
March 11th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Shawn V says:
If you’re like me and most people in Charlotte and the Carolinas, you probably never really liked the name “Charlotte Bobcats” when it was announced a few years ago. It was rumored then and many have said that the voting was rigged so the team would have Mr. Johnson’s name and that “Flight” was actually the original winner of the team’s naming contest. I live in and love the city of Charlotte, but I think it’s selfish for us to claim a team all to ourselves when the chances of the Carolinas getting another pro basketball team in the near future are very unlikely. It also just makes good business to name the team after the region rather than 1 city located in a region with a lot of great cities and great people who just happen toi be sports fans! I believe the names of the Carolina Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes have worked well for them in their respective leagues. The Panthers are ranked 12th in the NFL for revenue generated and the Hurricanes 21st in the NHL. Both of them beat out much larger cities than they are located in for their revenue earning. Naming the team after the region really opens up the door to unlimited revenue possibilities.
We might even be able to attract better players. Not that I don’ t think that we have some great players now, because we do. I’m just talking about the big names like Kobe and Lebron etc. These guys are looking to play on a big stage. Think about this, if you were a free agent or college star just getting ready to enter the NBA, would you rather go play for and represent one city? Or would you rather go and play for and represent 2 states and a whole region? Looks like a no brainer to me! Which stage is bigger!?
While I’m on my Carolina Flight soapbox, I think it would be great if they changed their team colors to something closer to the Panthers. And Rufus has to go! At least the name Rufus anyway. Did Bob really think that the name Rufus was going to be popular in the south? Give me a break!
The way I see it, Jordan now has a great opportunity to get things back on track with this team. I, like many of you just hope he makes the most of it. Changing the name from the Charlotte Bobcats to The Carolina Flight would be a great place to start.
If you agree with me, become a fan of “Change the name of the Charlotte Bobcats to The Carolina Flight” on Facebook and pass this on and let’s make it happen!
Thanks,
Shawn Vallini- already a Carolina Flight fan!
March 12th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Jason says:
I do like the idea of Air Charlotte but how about The Charlotte or Carolina Redtails. “The Redtails,” were the famous all-Black outfit that fought both American prejudice and Nazi militarism during WWII. They were the 332nd Fighter Group. It pays homage to aviation. It also pays homage to the black fighters and considering Jordan is only the second black owner it fits. The only problem is having two NBA franchises with hawk logos. They would just have to create a better logo than Atlanta.
March 19th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Wes says:
Charlotte Racers – It shows the history of stock car racing in the region & it has basketball theme like racing down the court.
Start of the game could begin with announcer saying:
Ladies & Gentlemen, start your cheering for your Charlotte Racers!!!
March 20th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
PHill says:
Bobcats is fine. Once they consistently win,the name will become embraced. The hornets was certainly perfect. However, there have been some good proposals. Any name without an “s” at the end should not be considered – including the flight. Good names include:
the Charlotte __________:
-Barons (incorporate the flight and title of nobility elements like http://www.tinnedesign.com/images/Logo_BrooklynBarons.jpg or http://www.villastrations.com/images/barons1-copy.jpg)
-Royals (too bad the kings exist)
or
the Carolina __________:
-Crowns (again, the kings)
-Breakers (waves, like http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/notoriousap/logo/breakers.gif)
-Coasts/Coasters/Coastals (cause of the OBX, incorporate swift/quick movement elements)
- Catamounts (keepin the cats theme, better than cougars)
- Capes (OBX reference, combine it with some creepy/mean caped dude)
March 22nd, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Marvin moye Jr says:
How about the Charlotte Aviators
or Charlotte Legends?
March 25th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Patrick says:
Carolina Coalition! (coalition of lions) A coalition is comprised of 2-6 male lions that may or may not be related. From time to time, the authority of the coalition is challenged by another coalition. When that happens, lions of the existing coalition must fight hard to defend their territory. Sorry, Charlotte. But “Carolina” Coalition rolls off the tongue way better and markets the brand to a wider region. The reason Hornets worked was 1.) the rooted history of the moniker in Charlotte, 2.) Charlotte and Hornet both end in “it” sounds, so there was a nice flow to the sound of it. Likewise, Carolina and Coalition both begin with hard C sounds. Carolina ends with a vowel, so it flows right into the next word without pause. Coalition can be shortened to – Coals? Coalies? Sort of the way Knickerbockers = Knicks, or Seventy-Sixers = Sixers. This post started out being for Charlotte Pride(as in a pride of lions). But as I read up on it, a pride consists mainly of females.
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
MakeAchange says:
“Charlotte Flight (With the Jumpman as the Logo)”
w/ Navy Blue and Silver
Absolutely perfect. I would buy the merchandise for sure.
April 14th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Gray says:
Carolina Flyers