Hello friend, I am very honored to answer your question. Toronto Raptors Among NBA teams, the Raptors are a relatively young team. In the 1990s, an American movie called "Jurassic Park" became popular all over the world. Due to the popularity of this movie, the image of dinosaurs has been accepted by many young people. When the club asked fans to vote for a team name, "Raptors" instantly won the hearts of young fans. On May 15, 1994, the club announced the team's name as "Raptors". Utah Jazz In 1974, NBA headquarters approved the city of New Orleans to build a new team. The team was named "The Jazz" because the city's jazz bands are world-famous, and New Orleans is recognized around the world as the capital of jazz. The team moved to Salt Lake City in 1979, but they still retained their original name. Memphis Grizzlies (Memphis Grizzlies) The Grizzlies were born in 1995 as part of the NBA's overseas expansion plan. Their home court was located in Vancouver, Canada, and the team was named the "Grizzly Bear", a very representative animal in Western Canada. The name symbolizes the power of basketball. In 2001, the Grizzlies moved back to Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and changed their name to the Memphis Grizzlies. Washington Wizards (Washington Wizards) In 1946, a basketball team called the "Bullets" was established in Baltimore. The team later disbanded and the original Chicago Parks (later renamed the Chicago Zephyrs) moved to Baltimore. In 1963, the team adopted the name "Bullets". In 1996, club owner Pauline decided to change the violent team name, and finally decided to use "Wizards", which symbolizes infinite energy and super power. This is also Pauline's hope for the team, hoping that A team with intelligence and magic. Atlanta Hawks (Atlanta Hawks) In 1946, the NBL League began to build a basketball team in the three cities along the Mississippi River: Molina, Rock Island, and Davenport. Since the Indian Black Eagle tribe was located on Rock Island and the 1831 Black Eagle Battle was also held in the surrounding area, the basketball team was named after the "Tri-City Black Eagles." In 1949, the club switched to the NBA. In 1951, the team moved to Milwaukee and the team name was shortened to the "Hawks." The team moved again to St. Louis in 1955, and finally to Atlanta in 1968. Boston Celtics The team was founded in 1946. Owner Walter Brown founded the Boston Garden area major company and named the team himself. When the team was naming the team, there were many candidates: Cyclone, Olympic, Unicorn, etc. But Brown picked the "Celtics" at a glance because there was a famous basketball team in New York from 1914 to 1939, called the Celtic Aboriginals. New Orleans Hornets Before the team joined the NBA, the basketball team was originally called the "Charlotte Spirit." But North Carolinians have never been very accepting of this name. It was established in Charlotte in 1988 and entered the NBA. The team's logo is a fierce Banshee, which was collected from the community. In addition, the city of Charlotte also has a bee pattern on its emblem. In 2002, the Hornets moved from Charlotte to New Orleans. Chicago Bulls (Chicago Bulls) After the Bulls joined the NBA in 1966, the club's first owner Dick Clay personally decided on this name. Clay said: "The Bulls are unyielding and fearless in the face of danger. What is more precious than this spirit on the basketball court?!" So the Bulls became the name of the team and it has been used for half a century. Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland Cavaliers) In 1970, Cleveland established a new basketball team. In a naming contest held in newspapers, Jerry Tomko's "Cavaliers" became the winner. When explaining his inspiration, he said: "The Cavaliers represent a group of brave and fearless people. No matter what the final fate is, they never surrender." The name Dallas Mavericks was also born from the fan naming prize event . In 1980, after a debate at Dallas' WBAP radio station, the club's executive committee finally decided to use "Mavericks" because it best matched the image of the Texas Cowboys.
Denver Nuggets In 1967, when the team was still a member of the ABA League, the team was named the Denver Rockets. In the same year, the San Diego Rockets (now the Houston Rockets) were born in the NBA. After 7 seasons, the Denver Rockets also joined the NBA, so the club decided to change its name. In the 19th century, Colorado was rich in minerals, attracting people from all over the world to dig for gold and silver. In view of this historical background, the club named its team after the "Gold Diggers". According to records, when the NBA was first established in 1949-1950, there was a club called the Denver Nuggets, but it later went bankrupt. Detroit Pistons (Detroit Pistons) Originally this was a team located in the Windwina area and belonged to the NBL (National Basketball League). Club owner Zena is also the owner of a company specializing in the production of pistons. He personally made the decision to name the team after his company's products, which is unique in the history of basketball team naming. The original name of the team was very long, called "Windwina Zena Pistons". The team moved to Detroit in 1957. Detroit is known as the automobile capital in the United States, so the word "piston" still applies, but the place name and the name of the piston factory owner have disappeared. Golden State Warriors In 1946, Philadelphia was preparing to establish an NBA team. The owner named the new team after an old team. In 1925, the ABL Philadelphia basketball team was named "Warriors". After the team moved west in 1962, the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors, and then renamed again to the Golden State Warriors, which meant that it was a team representing all of California. In 1971 the team moved to Oakland. Houston Rockets The Rockets were originally in San Diego. In 1967, the San Diego Rockets became the 12th member of the NBA. In view of the growing aviation industry in the San Diego area, fans finally voted to name it "Rocket". After the team moved to Houston in 1971, the name miraculously still applied, showing its super predictability, because the most famous aerospace center in the United States is in Houston. Indiana Pacers (Indiana Pacers) Also known as the Indiana Pacers. The English name of pacers is "Pacers", and the pronunciation is very similar to "Pace car", and "Pace car" is the leading car that clears the way in front of the "Indiana 500" (one of the world's famous racing events as famous as F1). It doesn't cede the limelight to famous racing cars. The team was named after the "Pacers", naturally hoping to capitalize on the popularity of the "Indiana 500" to become famous. Originally the team was affiliated with the ABA league, and a group of investors gave the team this name. Indiana lawyer Richard Tinkham said the name was chosen mainly because Indiana has the most famous racing venue in the world. The Pacers joined the NBA in 1976 and continued to use their name. The Portland Trail Blazers were founded in 1970. At that time, Portland was the center of the Western Development, so naming the team "Trail Blazers" can also reflect the characteristics of that era. Club founder Glickman believed that the name not only reflected the winding terrain features of the northwest United States and the Pacific Coast, but also marked the establishment of the state's first professional team. Los Angeles Clippers (L.A. Clippers) In 1978, the Buffalo Braves moved to San Diego. Seven years ago, San Diego, one of the NBA cities, lost a team: the Rockets moved to Houston. But Santiago didn't like the name "Braves", so "Clippers" replaced it. The new team name comes from the picturesque San Diego area, especially known for its cruise ships in the Bay Area. Los Angeles Lakers (L.A. Lakers) In the 1947-1948 season, the Minnesota Lakers were members of the National Basketball League (NBL). Later, the team transferred to the American Basketball Association (ABA), the predecessor of the NBA. The word "Lakers" comes from a saying in Minnesota, which refers to "the land of ten thousand lakes." The team moved in 1960, and even though there wasn't much lake water in Los Angeles, the team's name remained. Miami Heat: In 1988, Miami became an NBA city. Florida fans offered their suggestions, and more than 5,000 candidate team names appeared: Sharks, Flamenco (Spanish dance name), palm trees, beaches, storms, etc., all kinds of different. Eventually "Heat Wave" got the nod.
Club General Manager Buffman said "heat wave" is the most vivid image, because when it comes to Miami, the first thing you feel is the heat wave hitting your face. San Antonio Spurs joined the NBA in 1976. The team was originally founded in Dallas as the Chabalas. "Chabalas" is the name of a local bird, and there is a local bar named after this bird. It was in this bar that several veterans drank and ate, and finally decided to establish the team. In 1970, the Texas Chaballas basketball team was established. Three years later, when the team moved to San Antonio, the club wanted to change its name. "Spurs" contained a strong flavor of the American West, and was eventually chosen. The Milwaukee Bucks joined the NBA in 1968. Like many teams that don't know what animal to name their team, Milwaukee also hesitated when naming its team, and finally included "Skunk". "," "Beaver" and other animal names, the team chose "Buck", which has good jumping ability and is wild in Milwaukee, as the team name. In 1968, "Bucks" became the name of this new NBA team. The fan who came up with the name won the grand prize: a beautiful sports car. In Wisconsin, native bucks are often seen. Club general manager Johann Eriksson said he hopes the Bucks' brave and fearless character can bring more success to this newly created team. Minnesota Timberwolves (Minnesota Timberwolves) In 1989, the Timberwolves joined the NBA, and a naming competition started among fans. Among the two popular names, "Timberwolves" and "Northern Lights", the club chose the former. Besides Alaska, Minnesota is the only place in the United States where wolves roam. Most importantly, no professional team has ever used this name. New Jersey Nets In 1967, there was a team in the ABA League called the New Jersey Americans. The following year, the team moved to Cormac, the state, and was renamed the New York Nets. The Nets have always been an indispensable part of the basketball game. In addition, the pronunciation of the Nets (NETS) also rhymes with several other professional teams in New York (METS in baseball and JETS in football). When the Nets joined the NBA in 1976, the location of the game was changed, but the name remained the same. New York Knicks Knicks junk dealers refer to the Dutch people who lived in New York. These people settled before New York City was even a thing. This special group of people dress strangely: their trousers are cuffed and just below the knees, much like "blooming pants." According to Fred, one of the club's founders, when the basketball team was named in 1946, "Knicks Junk Dealers" was unanimously approved because of its distinctive regional characteristics. Long decades passed, and the ancient name remained, except that "Knicks junk dealer" was shortened to "Knicks." Philadelphia 76ers (Philadelphia 76ers) As a veteran team in the NBA, when the team was first established, the Philadelphia 76ers neither set up their home court in Philadelphia nor named themselves the 76ers. A very patriotic name - the Syracuse Nations. The Syracuse Nationals, formed in 1937, joined the NBA in 1949 following the merger of the NBL (National Basketball League) and the ABB (American Basketball Association). After changing to a new owner in 1963, it moved to Philadelphia. The team's name was also changed to the 76ers, in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence drafted in Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Phoenix Suns (Phoenix Suns) In 1968, more than 28,000 fans participated in the event to name the team. The club hopes the team's name will highlight Arizona's year-round sunshine. In the end, "The Sun" proposed by Selinda was chosen for its clear meaning and direct expression. The Sacramento Kings team was first established in 1945 as a member of the National Basketball League (NBL). The team's original name was the "Rochester Royals." The team moved to Cincinnati in 1957 and was renamed the Kansas Kings in 1972 to avoid having the same name as a baseball team in Kansas. After the team moved to Sacramento in 1985, the name "Kings" was retained.
Orlando Magic When Orlando, Florida was soliciting names for the team in the late 1980s, most fans preferred the names Magic and Juice. In 1989, the team was finally named the Magic. The name was used because Orlando is a tourist destination, and locals believe that coming to Orlando is to come to the land of dreams. Charlotte Bobcats "Bobcat" is a wild animal in the mountains and forests of North Carolina. It is alert, good at catching prey, and has all the habits of a cat. The Bobcats joined the NBA in 2004. Oklahoma City Thunder (Thunder) On September 4, Beijing time, after weeks of screening and weighing, the Homer City, Oklahoma team officially announced the team name and team logo. The new team is called " "Thunder", the team logo is a shield with the words OKC, and the team uniform is mainly light blue. Team president Clay Bennett officially announced the team's new name and said that blue, red and orange were chosen as the team's colors because blue comes from the color of the Oklahoma state flag. , while red and orange represent the colors of sunset. As early as two months ago, NBA officials had handed over the management rights of the original Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. However, due to the delay in determining the team name, people were undecided about 6 choices, so it was not until today that they officially met with fans. . Previously, the Oklahoma City General Manager registered six team names, namely: Thunder, Energy, Wind, Marshalls, Barons and Bison. "Yeah, it's really hard to hide this secret," Clay Bennett said at the press conference. In fact, people already knew the new team name and team logo before Wednesday's press conference. Today's press conference is just a formality to let more fans who are not familiar with this team understand the team. If you have any questions, please ask and I will reply to you as quickly as possible.