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RonGB's avatar

Haha the worst nickname in sports may be the Jazz, unless the burghers of Salt Lake City were being intentionally funny. “Commanders” and “Guardians” are just - unimaginative and boring.

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Mark Whicker's avatar

No, they just got the team from New Orleans and were too lazy to change the name.

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RonGB's avatar

True. That’s also the case with the Dodgers and the Lakers - no trolleys to dodge or lakes in LA - but at least those nicknames were iconic.

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Joel Thigpen's avatar

Thank you Mark. Love your commentary!

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