Top 10 Rejected Expansion Team Names

SeanThomas July 9, 2008 4

With the Supersonics’ recent departure from Seattle, the Oklahoma City team must choose a new name. Since there are no lakes in Los Angeles and a severe lack of jazz in Utah, we here at Banned In Hollywood created the top ten rejected and geographically appropriate franchise names.

10. New Orleans Looters

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“Free” Heinekens for the first 1,000 fans in attendance.

9. Salt Lake City Polygamists

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“Every night is family night at Poly Pavilion!”

8. San Diego Wildfire

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The roof is on fire. No seriously. There’s fu©king ash in my eye.

7. Seattle Anarchists

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We are winning. You are losing. Well, even if we aren’t winning, we have these sweet bandannas.

6. L.A. Riots

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Think blowing that 4th quarter lead feels like a blow to the gut? Now you can have the real thing for no extra charge!

5. Miami Colostomy Bags

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Don’t miss a minute of the action while in the restroom!

4. Las Vegas Herpes

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What happens in Vegas, itches an eternity.


3. New Jersey Guidos

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Show your team spirit with a popped collar, fake tan, and more grease in your hair than an Asian buffet. Who wants a Jäegerbomb?

2. Detroit Drive-Bys

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Where sportsmanship happens. But probably not.

1. Oklahoma City Bombers

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What’d you think we meant?

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