Apparently, No Name Change Coming

[TylerDurden]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/12/30/1942865/observations-research-shows-little.html

This is all that was written about it, so I guess that's all that needs to be said?

As much as some of you would prefer a name change from the Bobcats, that isn't a widespread concern, based on the team's recent market research. Pete Guelli, who heads the Bobcats' marketing, told me the team's recent market study showed no groundswell for a name change.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/12/30/1942865/observations-research-shows-little.html#ixzz19bITangU

[mj4life]

nothing new to me, as i have posted before most people don't care about the team name & a high % of those that do won't support the nba for various reasons

[King Taharqa]

Sorry, guys no name change. But if you're feeling nostalgic, the Hornets are still around and are being led by David Stern now. With concerns over them having to move from NO, Im sure the "name change" folks would be welcomed with open arms in that fanbase. Then you could pull for a b-ball team named the HORNETS! Muggsy Bogues and Kelly Tripucka might even walk thru that door.

[BOBCATS_BALL!]

I don't see the need for a name change and never have. I loved the hornets while they were in charlotte but since they have left im a full on bobcats fan.

[Jackofalltrades]

Good.

[pantherfool]

As i said in another name change thread, I would have liked to see the Hornets name again just for the historical significance of it. When i see the name Bobcats i don't think of Bob Johnson. I never have. I'm glad they researched the possibility of it. At least they are showing responsiveness to the fans.

Go Bobcats!

[WOOD]

It doesnt need to be changed..... The team on the floor needs to be changed

[X-Clown]

The idea of changing the name back to the Hornets would have been an even dumber move than drafting Adam Morrison at #3 overall.

[Kakarot]

It was something I was interested in, but oh well. I'm cool with the bobcats name. Go Cats!

[Zaximus]

Forget this.

You want fan support? Win.

You want fan support? Stop blowing 4th quarter leads.

Etc.

It's a waste of time and effort trying to find out if the name should change. We need to find out how to get some trades to work out for us.