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Thoughts Following the Passing of Mr. Benson
It’s been a couple days since Tom Benson passed away. I’m not going to go into his importance, because it’s obvious, and the same goes for how it’s a loss for his family and the community. I said it before, and I’ll say it again: Thanks for everything. Rather than do all that, I wanted […]
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42 Sense: Season Behind
In advance of the New Orleans Pelicans kicking off the 2017-2018 Season against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 18th, I’m going to share some thoughts on several areas of interest. To start with, we need to look at how we got here. Business The Pelicans sit among the smallest markets in the NBA by every […]
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When Public Declarations of Support Are About The Public
In the middle of another NBA post-season missing the New Orleans franchise as a participant, the topic of the week has been the job status of Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and, to a lesser extent, GM Dell Demps. Many have expressed discomfort with ownership’s lack of any outwardly stated commitment to the leaders of […]
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Not Yet a Succession Success
Yesterday, an important ruling was handed down in a legal case with enormous implications for the New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Saints, and the rest of Tom Benson’s Empire. The ruling denied the attempt to declare Tom Benson incapable of running his various business entities. This denial, however, does nothing but keep the succession battle […]
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A Note on the Pelicans Ownership Succession Plan
Last evening, Jeff Duncan, in a very detailed piece, reported that the succession plan for New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has changed. You can read Jeff’s piece to get more details about what was, but I’ll remind you of what is and give the short of what will be, per […]
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Tom Benson is Officially the Owner of the Hornets
The news we’ve all been waiting for has arrived– Tom Benson has officially taken over ownership of the Hornets. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
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Angels and Spirit Are the Two Leading Names for a Hornets’ Rebrand
Hornets 247 has acquired information that points to the Angels and Spirit as the two leading names in the event of a rebrand.
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Hornets Speak About New Ownership
Hornets Coach Monty Williams along with forwards Jason Smith, Lance Thomas, & Al-Farouq Aminu give their thoughts on the new ownership.
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A special message to those who said New Orleans couldn’t
For about eight years, New Orleans fans of the Hornets have had to endure a continuous commentary about the unsuitability of their city for an NBA team. At times, it’s felt like 80% of sportswriters and commentators with a national audience have talked about the inevitability of the Hornets leaving the Bayou. We’re not going […]
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Letters from Tom Benson and the Hornets Executives
Tom Benson, Hugh Weber and Jac Sperling sent out letters today addressed to you.
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Putting Stern’s Ownership in Perspective
David Stern saved basketball in New Orleans, and it’s about damned time everyone acknowledged it.
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Hornets Ownership Situation Nearing the Close
I’m back from my Mardi Gras escapades with some thoughts on what’s been going on with the Hornets ownership situation.
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Morris Bart Could Become Minority Owner
Local attorney Morris Bart has met with both leading Hornets ownership groups and has has told them that he would be interested in partnering to purchase the team.
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Five Storylines Sure to Rock the World of New Orleans Hornets Fans
Whenever this silly lockout does come to a conclusion, New Orleans Hornets fans are going to find themselves right in the middle of some pretty serious stories that will likely determine the long and short term future of the franchise as a whole. Ha! You thought the lockout was a big deal? That was just […]