Longtime fan of the Hornets, it's time to say goodbye to the NBA and its system

[Soundwave]

We really don't need the dramatics. You don't like the name change, we get it. But trust me, nobody is begging you not to leave. So just go, I'll even hold the door open for you.

And I'll tear it away from him and slam it on your J-Lo.

[FlyGirl]

The J-Lo's? Could have promise.

Not the J-Lo's, the Flygirls. Someone suggested that name for them and I thought it was cool.

[The JNR]

I like Flygirls too. And yeah, I mean, I get that losing the name is a big deal to you, but the team is still here. The spirit is still here. I've never been more excited. LETS GO ZOMBIE HORNETS!

[IamQuailman]

We really don't need the dramatics. You don't like the name change, we get it. But trust me, nobody is begging you not to leave. So just go, I'll even hold the door open for you.

Repped

[The JNR]

Repped

That's disgusting.

[NOLa.]

Red thumbs?

[AD23nEG10]

I was a Hornet fan before they came in New Orleans. And when the team moved here, it made me discover and fell in love with a city I never imagined was so rich, great, unique. I'll always love the Hornets and they'll always have a special place in my heart. They were the first team I was mad crazy about and that 2007-2008 season was completely awesome and something I will never forget.

If the name returns to Charlotte I would be very annoyed, but why would I be annoyed if I could simply return to being a Charlotte Hornets fan? Well, because I became so fond of the city of New Orleans that I know I would never be able to go back to Charlotte. Next season I will be a New Orleans Pelicans fan. And it will feel amazing, it will feel amazing because I'll never forget how I was there when it all happened, when everything began.

another distant fan here. growing up, Hornets basketball was all I knew, and I initially felt terrible about the name change but over time I also fell in love with New Orleans Basketball more than the name. I'd probably keep tabs on Charlotte if they take the name back, but I know nothing about that teams players, transactions, style of play, etc. It'd be like starting from scratch and no one likes that. I would admit that a "Kidd-Gilchrist" jersey with old Hornets pinstripes is something I may fancy however. But from here on out, it's Pelicans til forever. It's like when your girlfriend gets a way-too short haircut for the first time. Skeptical at first, but realize it ain't so bad. and then ya hardly notice the change. GEAUX NOLA

[RealPelicans Fan]

[NOLa.]

It's like when your girlfriend gets a way-too short haircut for the first time. Skeptical at first, but realize it ain't so bad. and then ya hardly notice the change. GEAUX NOLA

That's when you have to shave her entire head.

[IamQuailman]

I think this might be my favorite response ever:

[RealPelicans Fan]

Repped

thats so creepy

[LJ_Grandmama]

I'm heartbroken that next season there will be no Hornets, but I will follow the Pelicans.

[All Metro]

Bye Muggsy. The franchise will miss the yearly $30 you spend on merchandise and also the word of mouth love you give your international friends who have no idea the Hornets were a basketball team.

[Davisistheman]

Yea. I remember when I got drunk the first time.

[Eazy-P]

Here it is.
The end of 18 faithful years. So sad.

Now I understand why people in the US prefer College Basketball. Of course you would never see a team moving.
Thanks to the NBA to consider us as sheeps.

Hornets for ever.

[NOLa.]

Here it is.
The end of 18 faithful years. So sad.

Now I understand why people in the US prefer College Basketball. Of course you would never see a team moving.
Thanks to the NBA to consider us as sheeps.

Hornets for ever.

This thread got weird. BYE HORNETS!

[stevemadden504]

I respect that, wish you could have stayed aboard.

[SeaLegs]

This thread got weird. BYE HORNETS!

Love the picture. Not sure why some of you are so unsympathetic though.

[jgman]

Why would anyone care about international fans? Their opinion is not relevant.

why would anyone care about you? that is a pretty ******* thing to say

[Mr. West]

Wish every fan would have stayed aboard, but hey I'm sure we'll gain a couple too.

Wonder if any Raptors dropped the team when they stopped wearing purple and went straight to black? I'm sure some people became Raptors fans due to the jerseys.

[kclaboy504]

I get if u guys wanna say you were a fan of the Charlotte hornets team and followed them here to new Orleans. Now the name has changed and your disappointed. But to say you only followed the colors and the pin stripes and Hugo is just ridiculous to me. That 100% shows you were not a sure fire fan of the team itself. You were a fan of the brand not the team so adios amigos. Cause if u were a fan of the team then you would remain a fan of the same exact team that will be in place next year just different name. You guys are brand fans not team fans. Plain and simple. We won't miss u!!! Bye bye now.

[nikkoewan]

An international fan here that fell in love with the City the more I researched about its culture and history. I'm pretty sure I'm missing something by not going there but my allegiance lies with the city - not the mascot or the team name. They could call it New Orleans ****heads and I'll still support the team (even with the numerous insults I'll probably get from friends). Will REALLY visit New Orleans when I get the chance.

I do get where you're coming from though so no ill feelings here. Adios! Paalam! Goodbye! Bon Voyage!

[MontyPython]

Basketball fans love pick and rolls, they love hard fouls, they love help defense, they love bench scoring, they love moving without the basketball. Fans of the game watch because it is strategic, because it is graceful, because we can sit home and evaluate a 12 man roster as it develops (or doesn't) into a team over a span of 82 games.

[smcgull]

Hi everybody

So, so sad. My team is gone, and so will I after 18 years of faithful support and of NBA following.
You will probably say "Come on, it's just a name, a real fan follows the team". Yes he does, wherever the team is going...
Living outside the US, of course a change of city does not affect the fan so much. Players come and go, cities come and go, stay just the name and colors. It IS the team.
Now consider one moment the fact that the name Hornets will certainly go back to the city of Charlotte. The Hornets team will be changed, it would be as if what we've lived would have never existed. The end of the real team.

The NBA system is the most stupid I have ever seen, insulting the fans: how can you dare moving a team from a city? How can you say to them "this team does not belong to you"? "It is not making enough money so let's get rid of it"?

So long the NBA, it has been 18 years of joy.
Go Hornets go, still a couple of months to live!

Muggsy

You are so nice about your feelings and I respect your choice to not support the Pelicans. If you change your mind I hope you are back rooting for a championship team.

[IVAN_NOH]

First of all let me say that I'm going stay a New Orleans fan and will learn to love Pelicans but let me just say that people like Smirk and others make it very hard.. I just have to remember that all not New Orleans natives are arrogant and ignorant as him.

Thanks 247, the only thing that makes me sick is my opinion have the same value as that ****.