Top 10 Worst NBA Team Names

Joe BendiezJun 12, 2009

10. Denver Nuggets

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DENVER - DECEMBER 18: Professional snowboarder Danny Davis puts on his jacket as he leaves his courtside seat wearing the #15 jersey of suspended Carmelo Anthony after the Denver Nuggets defeated the Washington Wizards 117-108 during NBA on December 18,

9. New Orleans Hornets

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NEW ORLEANS - APRIL 25: Chris Paul #3 of the New Orleans Hornets brings the ball up court during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Denver Nuggets during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at New Orleans Arena on April 25, 2009 in New Orle

8. Phoenix Suns

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 15: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns looks on against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA game on March 15, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

7. Charlotte Bobcats

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 31: Gerald Wallace #3 and Raymond Felton #20 of the Charlotte Bobcats react after a play during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 31, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User

6. Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers gives a fan a five after defeating the Denver Nuggets 103-94 in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 27, 2009 in Los Angeles,

5. Los Angeles Clippers

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 24: A Los Angeles Clippers fan watches the action during a preseason game against the New Orleans Hornets on October 24, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 97-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

4. Oklahoma City Thunder

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OKLAHOMA CITY - OCTOBER 29: A fan poses with tickets to opening night between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center on October 29, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Bucks won 98-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle

3. Utah Jazz

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Mehmet Okur #13 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lak

2. Washington Wizards

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TARRYTOWN, NY - JULY 29: JaVale McGee of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during the 2008 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 29, 2008 at the MSG Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,

1. New Jersey Nets

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NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Vince Carter #15 of the New Jersey Nets watches on against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden March 18, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photo