Why NBA nicknames make no sense

Want a quick round up of all the big headlines across sports? Sign up to The Pulse - The Athletic's daily sports newsletter in your inbox every morning: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/news... NBA teams have some strange nicknames. The LA Lakers are based in an area with very few lakes, for example. The Memphis Grizzlies have no local Grizzly Bears. And the Utah Jazz is, similarly, quite confusing. These names, however, make a lot more sense when you understand their history. Kaya Kaynak writes, Marco Bevilacqua illustrates. Follow Tifo Sports by The Athletic: TikTok: @tifosports Facebook: @tifosports1 Instagram: @tifosports_ About Tifo Sports by The Athletic: Tifo creates in-depth historical and geopolitical breakdowns of sports across the globe. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the NBA, NFL, tennis, golf and more. Tifo was founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. The Athletic brings you world-class sports journalism from the best team of writers in the world. Whether it's exclusive interviews, insightful podcasts or thought-provoking stories, The Athletic has you covered. For business inquiries, reach out to [email protected]. Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com Music provided by APM Music #NBA #Sport #Basketball