The Hornets had a successful run in the city that adopted them, with the Ford Center loud and full almost every game. But should OKC be the NBA's top destination for a relocated franchise (like Memphis or Seattle), a fresh-start team, or is there another option?
2007-02-06 19:22:53 · 9 answers · asked by jrsydevl74 2 in Sports ➔ Basketball
No need for an expansion team, the league is nice at an even 30 teams and adding a new team will add a 6th team to a division. I do think that an opportunity to move a franchise is more-than-likely. You can't help but be impressed at the crowds they were drawing in OKC.
2007-02-07 01:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by RichMac82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of now, there had been no news of the Hornets moving back to New Orleans Arena as their permanent home court. The 2006-07 remaining games of the Hornets will be played in Oklahoma City. OK will be a very good city for a basketball team though and im sure investors are already planning to consider the city as a host for a future NBA team.
2007-02-06 20:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by Panel Head 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a team like Memphis who didn't have a huge crowd at their games even when they were doing well should be moved to OKC. The fans there are terrific and they supported the Hornets even when they lost.
2007-02-07 04:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by roni26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't hear that they were moving back. If they do, Oklahoma City totally deserves a Team. I personally think the hornets should just stay in Oklahoma City, they were not drawing that many fans before Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans anyways.
2007-02-06 19:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hornets are returning to new orleans? wow, that's a bad decision, the hornets in my opinion need to make OKC their official home if not, look for another city because new orleans is obviously not a well-round society as of now, i'm not too sure if the ppl there are still devastated with the image of katrina, but yea returning to new orleans= bad idea. anyway, i don't know if the population could afford nba tickets..
2007-02-06 19:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're solid because they continuously administration the velocity of the game. it really is what makes solid communities tremendous. They set up a form of play and they hit upon the thanks to apply it effectively. case in element (Phoenix, Boston, Lakers). the recent Orleans Hornets have discovered to apply Chris Paul to run the offense. they have a exceptionally solid up velocity sport and they prefer to play the p.c.. and roll. those passes to Chandler lead them to an extremely solid offensive weapon. now to not indicate that Chandler is amazingly solid protecting participant. he's underrated. This team also has quite a number of "organic skills". They were given Chris Paul, David West, Peja, and Chandler contained in the starting up lineup. they even were given a exceptionally solid bench and the addition of James Posey will surely supply them a strengthen on the protecting end, besides as grant a three element possibility.
2016-12-03 20:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by plyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probobly when they leave OKC they'll announce that the 31st team will be there in 5 or 10 years.
2007-02-06 19:30:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest moving the Clippers there, the Staple Center is too crowded with Kobe's ego.
2007-02-06 20:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say stay were you are
2007-02-10 09:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋