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NBA Fans: Charlotte Hornets

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The Resume

    (circa 1988- )
    Born in Charlotte, North Carolina
    Root for the Charlotte Hornets
    Often dress or paint themselves in the team colors of teal, purple and gold
    They love their mascot Hugo the Hornet
    #6 is retired in their honor

Why they might be annoying:

    The Charlotte fans essentially abandoned the team in spite of owner George Shinn.
    Interest in the team wore off following a sluggish start.
    They were forced to watch their team trade future stars like Kobe Bryant and Alonzo Mourning to other teams for players of little value.
    They watched their team frequently underachieve during the prime years.
    They called the team's original arena, the Charlotte Coliseum, 'The Hive.'

Why they might not be annoying:

    They defied the skeptics by proving that Charlotte could support a professional franchise.
    They held a classy tribute for late Hornets guard Bobby Phills (2000).
    Their original franchise led the NBA in sellouts during its first seven seasons.
    Despite the original franchise relocating to New Orleans, their merchandise sales remained strong.
    They successfully lobbied Bobcats owner Michael Jordan to reacquire the Hornets nickname after the original franchise relinquished it when they became the Pelicans.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 67.80% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 97 Votes: 72.16% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 73.53% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 66.67% Annoying