BobLoblaw wrote:
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When Charlotte had the Hornets, from Wiki:
Despite initial concerns that the Coliseum was too big, the Hornets were a runaway hit in their first season, leading the NBA in attendance, a feat they would achieve seven more times in Charlotte. Eventually, the Hornets would sell out 364 consecutive games—almost nine consecutive seasons.
This has been Charlotte attendance last 5 years:
Year: average/total
2009: 26th/28th
2010: 22nd/22nd
2011: 21st/21st
2012: 25th/25th
2013: 24th/24th
http://espn.go.com/nba/attendance
I really think with the 'new' name change they want to get some hype back in Charlotte for pro ball and rekindle the early '90s magic. Another lottery year is not going to help get the casual fan in the seats. But you are right, we'll see.
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