The last ten years in the NBA have been incredibly explosive. First, the nature of basketball has changed, with more emphasis on shooting accuracy and three-pointers. Second, there’s been a proliferation of European stars who have entered the NBA and shaken things up. Third, there’s also been a surge of homegrown talent — and highly entertaining talent, too — including …
Basketball has had some huge stars throughout its history. It is a sport immersed into American culture, and some of the biggest names on the court have crossed over into popular culture. One player who fits into this bracket is Michael Jordan. Many fans and experts consider him to be the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan has dipped …
Many National Basketball Association (NBA) clubs have intriguing origin tales and histories around their names, whether they have something about their surrounding region, have a long history, or were picked by the fans. Most of the teams create NBA lines for more wins for the gamblers. Whichever the situation may be, the story is usually always fascinating, if not outright …
1988 1991 2002 Charlotte Hornets Team Formation After the NBA’s growth in popularity, expansion was only natural, and the city of Charlotte was only a natural site for one of the four new teams that would begin play over a two year period. Carolina had once been home to a popular ABA team known as the Cougars, and a hotbed …
2013 2014 The Return of the “Hornets” to Charlotte 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 – 2015 NBA season, pending a majority vote for approval by the NBA Board of Governors at a meeting in Las Vegas on July …
NBA Team History The history of NBA teams spans decades, filled with iconic moments, legendary players, and rich narratives. From the legendary Boston Celtics to the storied Los Angeles Lakers, each team has contributed to the league’s growth and has left an indelible mark on basketball history. Let’s explore the histories of a few notable NBA teams. Boston Celtics: The …
