New Orleans Hornets Have Officially Sold Over 9,000 Full Season Tickets

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Published: September 14, 2011

The New Orleans Hornets hosted a celebratory event on the 100th day of their “I’m In” campaign to announce that they have officially crossed the 9,000 ticket threshold. The event took place at the Eiffel Society and included season ticket holders who hosted events as well as members of the coaching staff and front office.

We were fortunate enough to get interviews with both Dell Demps and Monty Williams, and We’ll have those along with additional video of the press conference and event up throughout the next few days. No real hurry with owners and players taking “eight steps back” in today’s CBA negotiations. (These interviews turned into other conversations . . . but they will be replaced by something much better . . .)

For more information on breaking the 9,000 ticket barrier, check out Nostra42’s post, “Hornets Exceed 9,000 Season Tickets”.

And don’t forget to check out Saints247.net for original New Orleans Saints coverage.

UPDATE:

42 here . . . shhhh . . . don’t tell Joe I did this . . . I’m being VERY sneaky, so I’ll keep this short . . . bullets . . . very quiet bullets . . . I did the edits up top, too . . .

  • 9,007 Full Season Tickets
  • During the 100 days, the Hornets sold more season tickets than any other NBA team
  • This was event 104
  • About 25 more events are already scheduled
  • The next phase of the campaign is: Over the next 365 (maybe 366) days, the Hornets will meet with each and every season ticket holder in their living room to talk and to listen . . . feedback is appreciated, even on players, etc.
  • Monty offered to host one krewe member in his home for dinner and basketball talk. This was spur of the moment thing, a complete surprise to the organization. He truly was moved by the progress and the drive to get this thing done. He said he wants to do his part. (Coach, I say it every time: Thanks.)
  • Serious discussions with the prospective owners may begin soon
  • Choosing an owner from the many candidates may be the obstacle, rather than finding an owner
  • Mayor Landrieu emphasized that the new ownership would be from New Orleans.
  • He also said that we need to go beyond 10,000
  • He also predicted a locust related disaster
  • Dell and Monty are really loving it here and feel a part of the community
  • Dell has been scouting in Europe
  • The Hornets will be on the radio in Biloxi when they have games for the first time ever

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