WE'RE BACK, #BUZZCITY! pic.twitter.com/B1Q9O4PYqE
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
The Charlotte Bobcats officially became the Charlotte Hornets once again Tuesday. That includes Hornets’ history from 1988-2002 returning to Charlotte. The rebranding will continue throughout the summer, but the announced change became official with tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery.
Click after the jump for some quotes from Hornets brass and when the jerseys and courts will be unveiled.
"From this moment forward, we are officially the Charlotte Hornets" -Hornets COO Fred Whitfield
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
"It's a name that provokes a tremendous amount of pride. The Hornets name has been a part of our community for over 200 years"
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
"On June 5, Hugo the Hornet will make his triumphant return to Charlotte"
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
All the history of the Charlotte Hornets will return to Charlotte. Not only the Bobcats era '04-'14, but also the original Hornets 1988-2002
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
On June 19, the Hornets team uniforms for the 2014-2015 @NBA season will be officially revealed.
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
On June 26, the Hornets new court design will be unveiled at @TWCArena
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
"We have every intention of returning Bobby Phills' jersey to its rightful home here in Charlotte." -EVP Pete Guelli
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) May 20, 2014
Welcome back, Hornets!
