After the New Orleans the Charlotte Hornets renamed themselves the Pelicans in 2013, they gave the "Hornets" name back to the NBA. source
After the New Orleans the Charlotte Hornets renamed themselves the Pelicans in 2013, they gave the "Hornets" name back to the NBA.
At the time of the change to "Hornets", the team also said that it had reached a deal with the NBA and the Pelicans to split the Pelicans' history and records between the two teams. source
At the time of the change to "Hornets", the team also said that it had reached a deal with the NBA and the Pelicans to split the Pelicans' history and records between the two teams.
Records from the first Charlotte Hornets while in that city (1988 to 2002) belong to the current Hornets. source
Records from the first Charlotte Hornets while in that city (1988 to 2002) belong to the current Hornets.
Records from the first Hornets' move to New Orleans in 2002 until that team's name change to Pelicans in 2013 belong to the Pelicans. source
Records from the first Hornets' move to New Orleans in 2002 until that team's name change to Pelicans in 2013 belong to the Pelicans.
Before the Hornets, Charlotte did not have a professional sports team. Critics thought the city could not support one. Boy, were they wrong! source
Before the Hornets, Charlotte did not have a professional sports team. Critics thought the city could not support one. Boy, were they wrong!
The original Charlotte Hornets uniforms were designed by international designer and North Carolina native Alexander Julian. source
The original Charlotte Hornets uniforms were designed by international designer and North Carolina native Alexander Julian.
Charlotte Hornets would go on to lead the NBA in attendance over the course of their first seven seasons. source
Charlotte Hornets would go on to lead the NBA in attendance over the course of their first seven seasons.
Charlotte Hornets hold the draft rights to the following unsigned draft picks who have been playing outside the NBA. source
Charlotte Hornets hold the draft rights to the following unsigned draft picks who have been playing outside the NBA.
When the Charlotte Hornets were first introduced, the logo was of a teal and purple scowl-faced anthropomorphic hornet wearing white shoes and gloves dribbling an orange basketball. source
When the Charlotte Hornets were first introduced, the logo was of a teal and purple scowl-faced anthropomorphic hornet wearing white shoes and gloves dribbling an orange basketball.
Charlotte Hornets's second Hornets logo features a teal and purple forward-facing hornet with the words 'Charlotte Hornets' on its torso. source
Charlotte Hornets's second Hornets logo features a teal and purple forward-facing hornet with the words 'Charlotte Hornets' on its torso.
On May 21, 2013, Jordan officially announced the organization had submitted an application to change the name of the franchise to the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014–15 NBA season. source
On May 21, 2013, Jordan officially announced the organization had submitted an application to change the name of the franchise to the Charlotte Hornets for the 2014–15 NBA season.
On May 20, 2014, the Bobcats officially became the second incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets. source
On May 20, 2014, the Bobcats officially became the second incarnation of the Charlotte Hornets.
The Chicago Bulls doubled their franchise value from 2014 to 2015, and were valued at 2.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, making the team the third most valuable franchise in the league. source
The Chicago Bulls doubled their franchise value from 2014 to 2015, and were valued at 2.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, making the team the third most valuable franchise in the league.
The Chicago Bulls won six championships in eight years with two three-peats. source
The Chicago Bulls won six championships in eight years with two three-peats.
The Chicago Bulls won an NBA record 72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season and are the only team in NBA history to win 70 games or better in a single season. source
The Chicago Bulls won an NBA record 72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season and are the only team in NBA history to win 70 games or better in a single season.
The Chicago Bulls have never lost an NBA Finals in their six appearances. source
The Chicago Bulls have never lost an NBA Finals in their six appearances.
Chicago Bulls Need Stretch PF To Pair With Rajon Rondo And Dwyane Wade. source
Chicago Bulls Need Stretch PF To Pair With Rajon Rondo And Dwyane Wade.
In the 2014/15 season, the Chicago Bulls were also amongst the highest grossing teams in the NBA with 228 million U.S. dollars in revenues. source
In the 2014/15 season, the Chicago Bulls were also amongst the highest grossing teams in the NBA with 228 million U.S. dollars in revenues.
In 1979, the Chicago Bulls lost a coin flip for the right to select first in the NBA draft (Rod Thorn, the Bulls' General Manager, called "heads"). source
In 1979, the Chicago Bulls lost a coin flip for the right to select first in the NBA draft (Rod Thorn, the Bulls' General Manager, called "heads").
In the summer of 1984, the Chicago Bulls had the third pick of the 1984 NBA draft, after Houston and Portland. source
In the summer of 1984, the Chicago Bulls had the third pick of the 1984 NBA draft, after Houston and Portland.
In the 1996–97 season, the Chicago Bulls narrowly missed out on a second consecutive 70-win season by losing their final two games to finish 69–13. source
In the 1996–97 season, the Chicago Bulls narrowly missed out on a second consecutive 70-win season by losing their final two games to finish 69–13.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 16 NBA Championships, second only to their biggest rival, the Boston Celtics, who have won 17. source
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 16 NBA Championships, second only to their biggest rival, the Boston Celtics, who have won 17.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rivalry since the 1950s. The two teams have faced off in the NBA Championships 12 times, with Boston winning 8 times and the Lakers winning 4 times. source
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rivalry since the 1950s. The two teams have faced off in the NBA Championships 12 times, with Boston winning 8 times and the Lakers winning 4 times.
The Los Angeles Lakers won their first NBA title in 1950, starting what is a long history of being an excellent asset to the NBA. source
The Los Angeles Lakers won their first NBA title in 1950, starting what is a long history of being an excellent asset to the NBA.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 23 division titles, making them pretty fantastic overall. Likewise, they have only failed to make it to the postseason 7 times, including 2014 and 2015. source
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 23 division titles, making them pretty fantastic overall. Likewise, they have only failed to make it to the postseason 7 times, including 2014 and 2015.
The Los Angeles Lakers , founded in 1947, is a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in Los Angeles, California. source
The Los Angeles Lakers , founded in 1947, is a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in Los Angeles, California.
One of the most valuable sports team worldwide, the Los Angeles Lakers carry impressive figures on and off the court. source
One of the most valuable sports team worldwide, the Los Angeles Lakers carry impressive figures on and off the court.
Averaging just over 18,700 attendees per game. The Los Angeles Lakers have more fans on Facebook than any other U.S. sports team, and the most Twitter followers of all NBA teams. source
Averaging just over 18,700 attendees per game. The Los Angeles Lakers have more fans on Facebook than any other U.S. sports team, and the most Twitter followers of all NBA teams.
In 1948, the Los Angeles Lakers moved from the NBL to the Basketball Association of America (BAA), and Mikan's 28.3 point per game (ppg) scoring average set a BAA record. source
In 1948, the Los Angeles Lakers moved from the NBL to the Basketball Association of America (BAA), and Mikan's 28.3 point per game (ppg) scoring average set a BAA record.
During the 1951–52 season, the Los Angeles Lakers won 40 games, finishing second in their division. They faced the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, which they won in seven games. source
During the 1951–52 season, the Los Angeles Lakers won 40 games, finishing second in their division. They faced the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, which they won in seven games.