Hornets’ Near-Miss Name & Wild 90s Rise: NBA’s Buzzworthy Comeback!
Their original name almost became the Spirit or the Knights, but Hornets won out in the ’90s. They became one of the most exciting teams in the NBA with Larry Johnson, Alonzo Morning, and Mugsy Boges. The Bobcats were a complete disaster. In 2014, when the New Orleans Hornets rebranded as the Pelicans, Charlotte took their old name back and officially became the Hornets
Explore the Charlotte Hornets’ journey! From almost being named ‘The Spirit’ or ‘The Knights’ to their electrifying ’90s rise with Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, and Muggsy Bogues. Witness the Bobcats era and the triumphant return to the Hornets name in 2014! #CharlotteHornets #NBAHistory #90sBasketball #LarryJohnson #AlonzoMourning #MuggsyBogues #Bobcats #NBALegends #BasketballStories #HornetsRebrand
