NAB Teams Introduction

The Chicago Bulls

In 1966, after Bulls joining NBA, the club's first boss Dick Clay Pro used this name. Clay said: "the bull's indomitable, face danger fearlessly. There is nothing more valuable than this spirit." The Bulls became the team's name, and it has been used for half a century.

The Cleveland Cavaliers

In 1970, Clif LAN set up a basketball team, he collected new ideas about the name in the newspaper. "Knight" became the winner. He explained his inspiration: "the knight is representative of a group of brave man, whatever the ultimate fate, they never surrender"

Houston rocket

It originally from Santiago, Santiago rockets became the twelfth member of NBA. In 1971 the team moved to Houston, the name miraculously still apply, show its super predictability, as the nation's most famous Space Center in Houston.

Indiana Pacers
The team is part of the ABA League, a group of investors gave the team a name. Indiana lawyer Richard Tinckham said, take this name because of Indiana has the world's most famous racing games. Walker joined the NBA in 1976, continue to use the name.

The Portland Trail Blazers

In 1970, the Portland basketball team is called "pioneer". Club founder Glickman says, this name reflects both the United States Northwest Pacific coast, winding terrain features, but also marks the state first occupation team established.

Losangeles clippers

In1978, buffalo brave moved to Santiago. 7 years ago, Santiago lost a team: Rocket moved to Houston. Santiago does not like "the brave", "clippers" replace it. The new team name originates from the Santiago region of the picturesque, particularly in the Gulf region known for cruise.

The Losangeles Lakers

Losangeles Lakers formerly known as the Minneapolis Lakers, 1947-1948, the Minneapolis Lakers are the National Basketball League (NBL) member, after the team joined in the American Basketball Association (ABA)."The Lakers" comes from the word Minneapolis in a saying, said "has a lake in the land". In 1960, the team moved into Losangeles, renamed the Losangeles Lakers.

Miami heat

Miami became one of NBA city in 1988.Club General Manager Buforman said "heat wave" is vivid, as it has a feeling of coming wave.