With the continuous advancement of NBA globalization, the 30 teams are becoming more and more well-known, such as the Lakers, Celtics, and Warriors, even non-basketball fans are very aware of them.
But after learning the names, few people know the origins of these names. For this reason, when the league was suspended, the American media "Fadeawayworld" gave a complete list of the origins of the names of the 30 teams.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks were originally called the Blackhawks, borrowing the name of the Chiefs Blackhawks at the time. After moving to Milwaukee in 1951, they changed their name to the Hawks. , has remained so to this day.
Boston Celtics:
The team was named by the team’s previous owner, Walter Brown, in 1946. His reason was that the team had a long history and originated from The old Celtics in New York.
Brooklyn Nets:
The Nets are just named after the basketball net.
Charlotte Hornets:
According to the US media "Sporting News", the name of the Hornets has a long history in the Charlotte sports world and can even be traced back to the war. During this period, Charlotte was called the "Hornets' Nest". During this period, the team was renamed the Bobcats, but eventually changed to this name.
Chicago Bulls:
At first team owner Richard Klein was undecided about the team's name, when his son said: "That's a herd of cows," Then the owner decided on the name Bulls.
Cleveland Cavaliers:
The name of the Cavaliers came from a vote. In 1970, the team conducted a vote for naming, and the Cavaliers became the winner.
Dallas Mavericks:
As a new team entering the league in 1980, they wanted to choose between the Mavericks, Wranglers and Express. In the end, Donald Carter I chose the Mavericks (in recent years, Chinese people voted for the Mavericks).
Denver Nuggets:
Thousands of people flocked there during the gold rush in the United States, hence the name.
Detroit Pistons:
Team owner Frank Zoller owns a factory that makes engine pistons, so he gave the team such a name.
Golden State Warriors:
The Warriors originally played their home court in Philadelphia, and then moved to Golden State before changing their name to the Golden State Warriors.
Indiana Pacers:
The Pacers were named by the team's original investors in 1967, citing the history of The Indianapolis 500 racing at the time.
Los Angeles Clippers:
The Clippers were named because the team was originally located in San Diego, which is the hometown of many large sailing ships, so the team took such a name and retained it. to date.
Los Angeles Lakers:
The original Lakers were located in Minnesota, which is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", hence the name.
Memphis Grizzlies:
The team relocated, followed by a public call for names by the team's owners, and the team was eventually renamed from the Mounties to the Grizzlies because the Grizzlies were local Unique animals.
Miami Heat:
The name of the Heat also comes from the open call when the team joined the NBA in 1988, which is generally combined with the local climate.
Milwaukee Bucks:
In 1968, the team held an open call for names, and then combined the local fishing and sports culture, the Bucks name won.
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Recruited by the 1986 team.
New Orleans Pelicans:
In 2012, Tom Benson purchased the New Orleans Hornets and immediately announced that they were changing the team's name, taking into account the local Mardi Gras festival. and the state bird, eventually renamed the Pelicans.
New York Knicks:
In 1946, team owner Ned Eilish decided to name the team the Knickerbockers (referred to as the Knicks). Learn about the background and ancient history of many local immigrants.
Oklahoma City Thunder:
When the SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City, they collected such a name based on the local climate characteristics.
Orlando Magic:
Recruited in 1986.
Philadelphia 76ers:
From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Phoenix Suns:
Combined with the local desert landscape, this name was collected through solicitation.
Portland Trail Blazers:
In the open call, this name that represents the pioneering spirit won.
Sacramento Kings:
The team was originally called the Rochester Royals. It changed its name in 1972 because the name had the same name as the local baseball team, and was subsequently renamed the Kings.
San Antonio Spurs:
The team was originally called the Dallas Grove. Later, the team moved from Dallas, and then combined with the Texas Cowboy culture, it was renamed the Spurs (the Spurs are the top of the riding boots). shape or spiny wheel).
Toronto Raptors:
In 1993, the team held an open call for names. Due to the popularity of "Jurassic Park", they were finally named the Raptors.
Utah Jazz:
The team was originally located in New Orleans, the Jazz Capital, so it was also called for this name.
Washington Wizards:
The team was eventually called the Bullets, but owner Abi Poulin felt the name reflected violent images, so the name was changed to the Wizards.