The New Orleans Pelicans announced yesterday that the franchise is taking suggestions from fans on potential names for their soon-to-be G League affiliate operating in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Erie Bayhawks in Pennsylvania currently serve as New Orleans’ home base of G League operations, but the plan is for the 2019-20 Pelicans’ expansion team to relocate to Birmingham, Alabama for the start of the 2021-22 season, provided the $123 million renovation of Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex is completed on time.
“This is a great way for the community to share the names that they think would represent the city of Birmingham and this exciting new team,” said Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha.