According to Wikipedia, which obviously is the end-all source on everything, the Hornets don't have a rival. That makes me remarkably sad considering the deep seeded mild anger that I feel toward opposing ball clubs. If we don't have a rival, how will anyone know which games matter most at the beginning of the season? Sure every game matters, but there is something to be said for manufacturing drama, especially on a sports blog.
Since the dawn of sports, long term rivalries have existed for a number of reasons, including...
- The two teams that are competing have fan bases that are in close geographical proximity to one another, often leading for fans to root for one or the other.
- The teams are thrust into competing in crucial games year after year in which only one can prevail
- Both teams have an excellent player whose accomplishments for whatever reason are always compared to those of another team's excellent player.
- They are a great marketing tool for teams to entice fans to come to the arena, even if a season isn't going quite as planned.
- The media needs stuff to write about, and the fans want a reason to care more.
Frankly I don't want to start a discussion about who Hornets fans like the least, but that's exactly what needs to happen to determine a rival. Lot's of teams have angered the Bees over the years, and it's time fans let them know exactly how they feel.


The Hornets are back home at last and ready to take on the Mavericks tonight at 7 Central. It will be a game-time decision as to whether Chris Paul will play.

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