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1250 Poydras St., Fl. 19 New Orleans, LA 70113 LA Tel. 504-593-4700 |
Type: Private
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. George Shinn, who made his fortune building a network of for-profit schools, has controlled the franchise since its beginning.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending June, 2007:
Sales: $91.0M
One year growth: 9.6%
Officers:
Owner: George Shinn
EVP Business: Sam Russo
Director Basketball Communications: Scott Hall
