The Hornets are here to Stay...
YOU should see them play

The Hornets played out of New Orleans and Oklahoma City in 2007. They didn't have such a great season. After seeing the Saints have such success and fan support, in 2008 the Hornets were located solely in New Orleans.

Despite the awsome play of the team, the fans just weren't showing up to all of the games. The team owner, George Shinn, proposed that if they could keep an average of around 14,000 fans per game, then they would keep New Orleans as their home. The fans stepped up.

The team ended their regular season with a record of 56-26. The city also hosted the All-Star events at the New Orleans arena with coach Byron Scott, and his staff, coaching the All-Star game. Two players from New Orleans, David West #30 & Chris Paul #3, were selected to play for the All-Star team.

Once the made the playoffs, the Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks, in the first round 4-1, but then fell to the defending champs, San Antonio Spurs, in Game 7 of the second round. Even though the team didn't make it to the finals, they did however, make it farther than ever before, and gained alot of experiene for the future, and alot of respect from the rest of the country that always thought that New Orleans was too young to handle the pressure.

The team had a great season and will always be remembered for the accomplishments that they achieved so quickly. The fans have, and will continue to "fan up."

2008-2009 Hornets Schedule here! I made a few games this season. One of which was Game 1 of the second round against the Spurs and let me tell you... if you have never been to a NBA game, ecspecially a New Orleans game, GO!!! Tickets are not too expensive, and the atmosphere and energy in the building will have you on your feet in no time. It is an experience like none other.

I have watched many NBA games, and in my opinion, the NBA is filled with players that are a little selfish. Don't get me wrong, there are many superstars in the Pros, but it doesn't seem like, at times, that it is a team game and that you are more watching one player than two teams.

New Orleans is totally different. Led by all-star, Chris Paul, the team is exactly that, a TEAM. CP3 would be just as contempt with the assist, than scoring himself, just as long as they get the points.

David West can shoot the lights out of the building, but he is also an awsome interior passer. With players under the goal, like Tyson Chandler, that can finish an alley oop from just about anywhere, I guess most could be good passers.

Many people thought that once Peja Stojakovich got hurt, he would not recover and be what he once was. I think Peja's shooting quieted those thoughts. He was a great passer, perimeter shooter, off the dribble, I think he's got a few more years in him.

Like I said, if you haven't been to a New Orleans Game.... GOOO!! I promise, you will have an awsome experience.

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