Friday 5: NBA team nicknames

[cyclones500]

Yes, yes, I know it isn't Friday yet. Posting this Thursday night, due to my work schedule.

Testing a possible offseason feature: 1-5 ranking in a variety of topics. If it gains momentum, I'll try to continue semi-weekly throughout summer.

This week: Rank your top 5 NBA team nicknames (current franchises only).

I'll post mine shortly.

 

[cyclones500]

1. Nets
2. Pelicans
3. Suns
4. Thunder
5. Raptors

 

[JHUNSY]

1. Hornets
2. Celtics
3. Timberwolves
4. Raptors
5. Thunder

I know some might think the Timberwolves is a little generic but I think it's a bad *** name. BTW, New Orleans went from the best to worst in giving Charlotte back the Hornets. Seriously, the Pelicans?

 

[RunDMCyclone]

1. Timberwolves
2. Bucks
3. 76ers
4. Pistons
5. Suns

 

[ISUcyclones11]

1. Clippers
2. Suns
3. Cavs (LeBron may have switched teams a couple times but he is a good person, and I respect that)
4. Timberwolves?
5. Anyone but the Warriors or Lakers

BTW I really like this idea it's kind of fun.

 

[3TrueFans]

Pelicans obviously number 1.

 

[HFCS]

1. 76ers
2. Spurs
3. Supersonics (not following your rules)
4. Pelicans
5. Bulls (generic but it's my team and my list)

Pistons and Knicks are cool nicknames but f those teams.

 

[RING4CY]

1. Da Bears
1. Da Bears
1. Da Bears
1. Da Bears
1. Da Bulls

 

[cyclones500]

3. Supersonics (not following your rules)

If I hadn't set up the rule, I might've included the Supersonics, too. Preferable to shortened "Sonics."

A few that just missed my cut: Pistons, Spurs, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Heat.

I don't like Pistons & Spurs as much as the nicknames in my top 5, but I like the "object mascot" aspect specific to the regional identity of those teams (Pistons were initially in Fort Wayne).

 

[cyclones500]

I know some might think the Timberwolves is a little generic but I think it's a bad *** name.

I lived in the TC's when T-wolves were expansion team. I didn't like the nickname much at first; I also thought it sounded generic. But it grew on me. Has a ferocity and fits the locale.

 

[cyclones500]

Pistons and Knicks are cool nicknames but f those teams.

If NY adhered to the full Knickerbockers, I'd seriously consider that among my 5. "Knicks" belongs on a shaving-cream commercial.

:smile:

 

[RING4CY]

I feel like the nicknames of NBA team reflect their location more than any other pro sport.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Spurs

Warriors

Suns

Cavaliers

Bulls

 

[ISUcyclones11]

I feel like the nicknames of NBA team reflect their location more than any other pro sport.

Yup, and the ones that don't originated elsewhere.

Clippers were from SD where Clipper ships sailed
Lakers were from Minnesota
Grizzlies were from Vancouver

 

[RING4CY]

Yup, and the ones that don't originated elsewhere.

Clippers were from SD where Clipper ships sailed
Lakers were from Minnesota
Grizzlies were from Vancouver

Utah Jazz originally being from New Orleans.

 

[cyclones500]

Thanks for responses & feedback so far.

A final thought regarding my concept: I don't intend to detract from the Angie-fueled CF-classic "Friday OT," or risk redundancy in that regard. This could be adapted to "Saturday 7" or "Sunday 6," if necessary.

("Tuesday 2" is a bit limiting)
:smile:

We'll see how it goes.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I like the idea 500. Kind of like soundoff's whose in your five. I think it's something you do all year and some weeks maybe there will be something in the news could be made a topic.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

magic n jazz, gotta love teams without an s
knicks, hornets, and ill go nuggets because Denver gives it a whole new meaning these days. blazers honorable mention

 

[Doc]

1. Pistons
2. Thunder
3. Celtics
4. Nuggets
5. Heat