Best/Worst NBA Nicknames

The NBA is about to begin an overhaul of name changes. The New Orleans Hornets started the trend, and rightly so, changing their nickname to the Pelicans. The Charlotte Bobcats then followed suit, taking back their original Hornets moniker, and that name change will start in the 2014-2015 season. Look for teams like the Washington Wizards to change their name in the future, maybe even the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's a list of the five worst and best nicknames. 

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Are there any lakes in Los Angeles? What exactly is a Laker? A stupid name that is so well known it will never be changed. At least they got the colors right because everyone knows most lakers are either purple or gold. 

2. Utah Jazz

Similarly, is there jazz in Utah? Is it even legal to listen to jazz in Utah? The nickname Jazz belongs to the city of New Orleans and it's insulting that Jazz ownership didn't change their name for the new New Orleans team. The Utah Mormons is certainly more fitting. 

3. Toronto Raptors

This nickname was actually very fitting for the Chris Bosh Era considering Bosh actually looks like a raptor. This team needs a new identity for the fans, with Bargnani finally gone and the potential for Andrew Wiggins, it's time to completely retool this team from top to bottom. 

4. Oklahoma City Thunder 

This is a WNBA nickname. Are there no good animals nicknames left? Also, I hate the verb grammar usage journalists use when writing about OKC, it's too complicated. 

5. New Orleans Pelicans

I guess there are no more good animal names after seeing the Pelicans becoming New Orleans' new nickname. Perhaps it will grow on me (even though Thunder still hasn't) but Pelicans sounds neither exciting nor intimidating. My question is are we going to nickname the nickname the Pels or the Cans? For now I'm going with Cans just for the funny signs I want to see in the stands. And also calling them the Pelicants will be fun.

Best 

1. Houston Rockets

2. Philadelphia 76ers

3. Detroit Pistons

4. Orlando Magic

5. Phoenix Suns