The Charlotte Hornets were officially reborn today, as the Bobcats (terrible name) changed their name back to the Hornets. Thank you New Orleans. Throughout the late 80's and early 90's, the Charlotte Hornets were a high flying team, who may have had limited success, but certainly won over a lot of fans. I can remember growing up watching Hornets games with my dad in our house on UPN and just being in awe that the Carolinas had a pro basketball team with guys that could actually play.
If there was ever a team that defined early 90s basketball it was the Charlotte Hornets. I mean look at this jacket. How awesome is this thing? Starter really outdid themselves. If you lived in the Carolinas during the early 90s, this thing was guaranteed baller status. How else can you wear purple and teal and look cool? If you can find one on Ebay for the love of everything holy go purchase one right now.
If you don't know, the Charlotte Hornets were so named back in the late 80s because Lord Cornwallis referred to the American patriots who defended the area around Charlotte as a "veritable nest of hornets." That's a pretty awesome name origin. Here's to the Hornets being back in Charlotte and hopefully some more productive basketball going forward.
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