The Charlotte Bobcats are on their way to becoming the Charlotte Hornets.
The Bobcats have started pursuing a name change to Charlotte’s original NBA team, an informed source confirmed to the Observer. Though the Bobcats will need permission from the league to make such a change, incoming NBA commissioner Adam Silver has twice indicated that shouldn’t be a problem.
What’s still in question is when the name change could be implemented and how extensively the Bobcats would assume the Hornets’ old look. The source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue, would not comment on whether the popular teal-and-purple color scheme would return to Charlotte.
With New Orleans dropping the Hornets name to become the Pelicans next season, it looks like the other half of that move is now on the table. Growing up in NC with the Hornets as the first major pro sports team in the Carolinas, I'm glad to see this happening.
Now if Seattle can just get the SuperSonics back some day...
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