The Charlotte Bobcats…A Promising New Franchise
In 2004, the Charlotte Bobcats brought the excitement of basketball back to the Carolinas. After the old team, the Hornets relocated to New Orleans in 2002, it took little time to find potential owners for the new expansion franchise promised by the league.
The majority owner, Robert L. Johnson, is the first African American to become a majority owner of a professional sports organization. He is also the founder of the successful television channel Black Entertainment Television (BET). Michael Jordan is part owner and head of basketball operations for the team. Famous Rapper Nelly is also part owner.
Continuing the tradition of cat-named teams, the Bobcats seemed a logical choice for the new team’s name.
Their first season, the Charlotte Bobcats took fourth place in their division. The seasons since then have shown a steady improvement; however, the Bobcats have not yet managed to earn their way into the playoffs.
The Charlotte Bobcats played their first season in the Charlotte Coliseum, while they waited for construction on their own arena to be completed. In 2005, the Bobcats moved into their new home, the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, now known as the Time Warner Cable Arena. The center-hung video screens are the largest of any indoor arena, and there is a team store where fans can find memorabilia of their favorite team. Seating for 19,026 is expandable to more than 20,000 when necessary.
Despite being such a young team, the Charlotte Bobcats are doing just as much in their community as they can. They are highly involved in feeding the hungry and in helping underprivileged children towards a better future and brighter childhood. They make visits to the children’s hospital, taking their mascot Rufus with them and creating quite a stir. They also partner with many other organizations and groups to provide opportunities and services for disadvantaged children and their families.
Rufus is a big orange bobcat, and he makes appearances not only at games, but also at events in the community, especially those that benefit charities and children. He is accompanied in cheering on the team by both the Lady Cats dance squad and the Rhythm Cats drum line.
Although the team has only been in existence for a few years, they show much promise, perhaps one day becoming one of the more successful teams in the NBA. The Charlotte Bobcats are a blessing to their community, providing support and entertainment to all.
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