Posted by cliffordc at 7/25/08 5:04 p.m.

Monica -- Is that nickname the Barons or is the full name 'The Robber Barons'

Posted by Panzo at 7/25/08 5:11 p.m.

Energy, definitely. It makes them sound like a traveling dance group.

Posted by prospero at 7/25/08 5:21 p.m.

Lots of NBA teams have terrible names -- think the Magic, Jazz or Heat -- and it looks like OKC plans to follow suit.

Of course, some of the most storied teams in the league have names that don't sound particularly marketable at first glance (like the Lakers, Knicks, Celtics or the 76ers) while teams with better names (Timberwolves, Grizzlies or the Rockets) are nonentities.

The moral of the story is that history and performance matters a lot more than names do. Here's hoping the Thunder (or whatever) will be "rebuilding" for decades.

Posted by unregistered user at 7/25/08 11:58 p.m.

Out of those six, Barons and Marshalls seem to come off as the least unlikeable. Thunder makes the least amount of sense, since the Golden State Warriors have a "thunder" theme going on, so hopefully that one doesn't stick.

Posted by OKCHawk at 7/26/08 10:27 a.m.

Unlike the mediocrity that marks Seattle sports, Oklahoma has a rich tradition of winning. I'll be there when the team formally known as the supersonics win their first championship in OKC and I'll be thinking of all you sorry Seattlites. And as for hockey, I bet we in OKC gain a team long before your city does.

Posted by GoVols at 7/26/08 3:59 p.m.

How about the Oklahoma Claim Jumpers?

Posted by unregistered user at 7/27/08 11:13 a.m.

Stallions...OK City is horseshow capitol isnt it?

Posted by unregistered user at 7/27/08 8:32 p.m.

OKC megavolts http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9SHORHj5ouk

Posted by Life in the 206 at 7/28/08 12:29 p.m.

What is a Marshall?

I know what a Marshal is...

Posted by unregistered user at 7/31/08 8:44 a.m.

How about OKC SteAlers we could make their colors black and yellow. --Steve A.

Posted by OKCity at 8/5/08 11:36 a.m.

None of those really have the intimidation factor needed for a really aggressive team name. Names like the Raiders, Marauders, Pirates, etc. inspire more fear in opponents. But the "wind"? Really? Sounds like a light breeze.

What about something more specific, like the Bombers?

Posted by unregistered user at 8/6/08 8:06 a.m.

I think the "Outlaws" is a great name -- it moves Oklahoma past the oil & Indian history. Also is alliterative!

Posted by unregistered user at 8/17/08 10:39 a.m.

I LIKE STALLIONS!

ALTERNATVIES COULD BE:

THE OKLAHOMA BOYS
THE OKLAHOMA CHAMPS
THE OKLAHOMA DOMINATORS
THE OKLAHOMA ZENITH
THE OKLAMONA EMPIRE
THE OKLAHOMA EMPORERS
THE OKLAHOMA PRESIDENTS

I WOULD LOVE COMMENTATORS TO SAY, WHEN REFERRING TO THIS NEW NAMED TEAM ... "THE CHAMPS ARE DONG WELL", OR THE "DOMINATORS" ARE ON TOP, ETC.

Posted by WORLD HERO at 8/17/08 10:44 a.m.

I LIKE STALLIONS!

ALTERNATVIES COULD BE:

THE OKLAHOMA BOYS
THE OKLAHOMA CHAMPS
THE OKLAHOMA DOMINATORS
THE OKLAHOMA ZENITH
THE OKLAMONA EMPIRE
THE OKLAHOMA EMPORERS
THE OKLAHOMA PRESIDENTS

I WOULD LOVE COMMENTATORS TO SAY, WHEN REFERRING TO THIS NEW NAMED TEAM ... "THE CHAMPS ARE DONG WELL", OR THE "DOMINATORS" ARE ON TOP, ETC.