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New Orleans Pelicans -- new nickname lacks the sting of Hornets
“Establishing the New Orleans Pelicans is a process of building a basketball legacy for our community that entwines our team image with the best qualities of our community,” said Hornets Title-holder/Vice Chairman of the Board Rita Benson LeBlanc. “The
The New Orleans Pelicans will come into existence next NBA season when the Hornets nickname is retired. The franchise chose to go with something more Louisiana, and since the pelican is the state bird, it appears on the flag and the state's nickname
The New Orleans Hornets officially announced the adoption of the “Pelicans” nickname on Thursday. The nickname switch, initially reported in December, will occur after the 2012-13 season. The change will be accompanied by
The franchise was known as the Hornets when they were in Charlotte, but there has been a steady push to change it for a name more suitable to the New Orleans area. The switch to the Pelicans is expected to be completed by the initiation of next season.
Today, the New Orleans Hornets announced they will start using the nickname New Orleans Pelicans beginning this offseason.
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