Here Come the Pelicans

Thursday, January 24, the New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson announced that he is going to change the NBA teams nickname to the Pelicans. He [Tom Benson] added, "the switch will create a bond with the city that could lead to a championship".

After the announcement the NBA still has to approve the change, but commissioner David Stern has said he wouldn't object to any name Benson chose. The league is expected to expedite the change at the start of next season.

The new color scheme for the New Orleans Pelicans is blue, gold and red, a departure from the Hornets' teal, purple, gold and white.

I like the new logo, colors and name. With the pelican being the state bird and my ancestry being from Louisiana, I'm down for it. Not everyone feels that same though and many are making fun of the new name.

The name change for New Orleans could be worst. There are some messed up names out there for some sporting franchises. Like New Britton Rock Cats, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Savannah Sand Gnats, or just a bland name like the Tampa Bay Rays.

I like the name and the change! Go Pelicans, just don't beat the Phoenix Suns - let those games be the four your loose next season.