Dennis Lauscha, president of the New Orleans Pelicans, held a press conference Thursday to announce that his basketball team will no longer be known as the New Orleans Hornets.
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They will furthermore be assuming the spirit of the Pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. In light of this announcement, we have decided to compile a list of our favorite, most well thought out team names in sports…just kidding! We rounded up the ones that are kinda just, well, weird.
Check them out below:
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Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a Massachusetts based pro-hockey team. Apparently “bruins” means bear, especially in children’s fables…
Washington Capitals
Another pro-hockey team. The Capitals…What does that even mean?
Cleveland Browns
So a man tells his boss “We’re gonna killll the Browns tonight!!!!!” His coworker, Mr. Brown, in passing overhears him and calls HR. Case in point.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets. I mean we get it, but nets?
Toronto Raptors
Dinosaurs? Huh?
San Antonio Spurs
After a history of being unloved and unwanted by owners, the Spurs have finally ended their streak of having horrific names alluding to Texan symbols of pride.
Long gone are the days of the Dallas Chaparrals and the San Antonio Gunslingers. “Spurs” at least, is a real word, and not to mention, catchy.
