An OKC Love Affair and Hornet Homecoming: New Orleans Returns to Oklahoma City

I usually write college football, but I couldn't resist. The New Orleans Hornets return to Oklahoma City tonight for the first time since it got its own NBA team—to KEEP, this time! As a native of Oklahoma City, I can't even tell you how stoked I was to have an NBA team coming to town when it was announced the Hornets would be coming for a couple seasons. I got pumped up, went to as many games as I could, cheered my heart out and fell in love with the team. Oklahoma City, in my opinion, played a crucial role in the formation of CP3 becoming the All-Star that he is. Oklahoma City reminded the Hornets what it's like to have a fan base that actually cares and actually goes to games. We provided a home-court advantage the Hornets hadn't seen in New Orleans and gave them all the tools to become the playoff performers they were last season. But it wasn't a one-sided relationship. The Hornets gave a lot back to Oklahoma City. The Hornets vitalized the City and united Sooner ... (link)