It may sound odd now, but in just a year's time, Anthony Davis could be a star Pelican.
The news comes from Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears:
The New Orleans Hornets are expected to change their nickname to the Pelicans as early as the 2013-14 season, numerous sources told Yahoo! Sports.
The Hornets planned to change their nickname since Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints, purchased the team on April 14. Benson also owns the rights to the nickname Pelicans.
The Hornets also considered the nicknames Krewe (groups of costumed paraders in the annual Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans) and Brass.
It makes sense. New Orleans took over Charlotte's franchise back in 2002 and inherited the Hornets name. It has never truly been their own name and from the sound of the suggestions, Tom Benson and company are looking to change that. Pelican, Krewe and Brass all have significant meanings in Louisiana's rich culture.
And while I personally think Krewe and Brass would serve as the much cooler route, it's pre ...
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Article written by Tim Keeney