Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What is the arena next to the Superdome?
- 2 Where did the Hornets play during Katrina?
- 3 When was Smoothie King arena built?
- 4 Do the Charlotte Hornets still exist?
- 5 What happened to New Orleans Hornets?
- 6 Where do the New Orleans Pelicans play basketball?
- 7 When did New Orleans Hornets start playing in Smoothie King Center?
What is the arena next to the Superdome?
Smoothie King Center
Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city’s Central Business District, adjacent to Caesars Superdome….Smoothie King Center.
| Public transit | Poydras Street New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal |
| Owner | Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (The State of Louisiana) |
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Why did the Hornets move to OKC?
In order to allow for a full recovery of the New Orleans market in the wake of the storm, the NBA announced on January 31, 2006, that the Hornets would remain in Oklahoma City for the 2006–07 season and return for the 2007–08 season.
Where did the Hornets play during Katrina?
The story we’re telling, though, is about a basketball team. And Katrina played a critical role in that story, too. The New Orleans Arena, where the Hornets played, only experienced relatively minor damage from the storm.
What is the Smoothie King Center used for?
The Smoothie King Center is an intimate, first-class venue that services a variety of programming, including headlining concerts, NBA games, premier sporting events, general sessions and private receptions.
When was Smoothie King arena built?
October 29, 1999
Smoothie King Center/Opened
Do Pelicans and Saints play in the same stadium?
Smoothie King Center. The Smoothie King Center is adjacent to the New Orleans Saints football stadium, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The arena seats 17,805 for concerts, 16,867 for Pelicans games and hockey, but can expand to 18,500 for college basketball and Pelicans playoff games.
Do the Charlotte Hornets still exist?
In 2014, the Bobcats were renamed Charlotte Hornets, and acquired official history and records of the original Hornets (spanning from 1988 to 2002), while the New Orleans team was renamed the Pelicans….
| Charlotte Hornets | |
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| 2021–22 Charlotte Hornets season | |
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Southeast |
| Founded | 1988 |
Was Chris Paul Rookie of the Year?
Paul declared for the NBA draft in 2005, and he was selected fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets. He won the Rookie of the Year award almost unanimously and, more tellingly, established himself as a leader even while a rookie.
What happened to New Orleans Hornets?
The New Orleans Hornets were sold to Tom Benson on April 13, 2012. After purchasing the team, Benson indicated that he wanted to change the club’s nickname to something more regionally appropriate. On December 14, 2012, it was reported that the Hornets would change their nickname to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Who plays at Smoothie King Arena?
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans VooDoo
Smoothie King Center/Teams
Where do the New Orleans Pelicans play basketball?
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Pelicans/Locations
What years did the New Orleans Hornets play in the NBA?
New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (NBA) (2002–2005, 2007–present) New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015) The Smoothie King Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located in the city’s Central Business District, adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
When did New Orleans Hornets start playing in Smoothie King Center?
The Hornets played their first game at the Smoothie King Center versus the Utah Jazz on October 30, 2002. The New Orleans VooDoo, of the Arena Football League (AFL), began playing their home games in the arena starting in February 2004.
The New Orleans Pelicans are an American professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pelicans compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league’s Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays their home games in the Smoothie King Center (formerly known as the New Orleans Arena).
How much did it cost to build Arena New Orleans?
Arena information. The arena was completed in 1999 at a cost of $114 million and officially opened on October 19, 1999. The arena seats 17,805 for concerts, 16,867 for Pelicans games, 18,500 for college basketball and Pelicans playoff games, and 16,900 for ice hockey and arena football. It has 2,800 club seats and 56 luxury suites.