The Hornets were supposed to be the Spirit, while the Grizzlies were almost named the Mounties. Why is a team in Los Angeles nicknamed the Lakers, and what’s a team called the Jazz doing in Utah? As another NBA season tips off this week, here are the stories behind the nicknames of all 30 teams.
The Origins of All 30 NBA Team Names
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