Charlotte Hornets
Definition
The Charlotte Hornets are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1988 as the original Hornets, they rebranded to Pelicans in 2013 before returning to the Hornets name in 2014.
A franchise known for its buzzing fanbase, teal-and-purple color scheme, and a mascot named Hugo who parties harder than most players.
Examples
The Charlotte Hornets swarmed the court like actual angry insects, leaving the opponents in a stinging defeat.
Drafting the entire Charlotte Hornets roster for fantasy basketball? That's how you guarantee a season of polite participation trophies.
Watching the Charlotte Hornets rebuild is like following a hornet's nest renovation—lots of buzz, but the structure keeps collapsing.
The Charlotte Hornets' highlight reel is shorter than their playoff appearances, but Hugo the mascot steals every show.