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.
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.
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 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 , 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.
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.
West and Cooke settled their differences—and the former the Los Angeles Lakers 's lawsuit—and Cooke hired him to replace Sharman as the team's coach. source
West and Cooke settled their differences—and the former the Los Angeles Lakers 's lawsuit—and Cooke hired him to replace Sharman as the team's coach.
Boston Celtics were charter members of the Basketball Association of America, a forerunner of the NBA (established in 1949). source
Boston Celtics were charter members of the Basketball Association of America, a forerunner of the NBA (established in 1949).
The Boston Celtics’ run as a sports dynasty began in the mid-1950s under Auerbach, who later served as the team’s general manager and president. source
The Boston Celtics’ run as a sports dynasty began in the mid-1950s under Auerbach, who later served as the team’s general manager and president.
The Boston Celtics was valued at 2.1 billion U.S. dollar in 2016, a 25 percent increase from the previous season. source
The Boston Celtics was valued at 2.1 billion U.S. dollar in 2016, a 25 percent increase from the previous season.
n the 2015/16 season, the Boston Celtics’ average ticket price stood at around 65 U.S. dollars, half the value of the highest ticket price in the league. source
n the 2015/16 season, the Boston Celtics’ average ticket price stood at around 65 U.S. dollars, half the value of the highest ticket price in the league.
Dallas Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. source
Dallas Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division.
The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980. source
The Dallas Mavericks were founded in 1980.
The Dallas Mavericks only made the NBA Finals once. source
The Dallas Mavericks only made the NBA Finals once.
The addition of Jason Kidd infused the Dallas Maverickswith new life in 1994–95. Kidd averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists in his rookie season. source
The addition of Jason Kidd infused the Dallas Maverickswith new life in 1994–95. Kidd averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.7 assists in his rookie season.