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On the web: http://www.nba.com/hornets

These Hornets are looking to sting their opponents on the basketball court. The New Orleans Hornets professional basketball team joined the National Basketball Association as the Charlotte Hornets in 1988 before moving from North Carolina to the Big Easy in 2002. During the 1990s the franchise was a perennial contender for the playoffs, but the team has yet to make an appearance in the NBA Finals. The team plays host at New Orleans Arena. The NBA took over ownership of the team in 2010 from George Shinn, who had controlled the franchise since its beginning.

Officers:
Owner: George Shinn
President and COO: Hugh Weber
EVP Operations: Sam Russo

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