A Thank You to the Women Behind Bring Back the Buzz

From the Bring Back the Buzz archive. First published March 2, 2020 on bringbackthebuzz.net, lightly edited.

Every fan movement has people behind the scenes who make it work. Ours were three women. We wrote this in 2020, and every word still stands. Today, women are a huge part of the Crown Club, from the TEALgate crowd to our away trips.

In honor of the Charlotte Hornets Women's Empowerment Night, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the three women who have been our motivation, inspiration and guidance, and so much more, over the last 10 years.

Thank you, Mom. When we decided we wanted to fight to bring the Hornets name back 10 years ago, the first person we called was you. Your response: "If WE are going to do this, WE are going to go all in and give it all we've got." You've always been a member of BBTB. When so many people thought it would never happen, there was never a doubt in your mind. When our confidence wavered, you were the foundation. Countless phone calls about ideas. Countless nights at our events. Countless articles proofread. Countless texts telling us, "You may have gone too far with that tweet. Which one of you tweeted that?" Thank you for always supporting us.

Thank you, Jax (Scotty's wife). We had just gotten married and lived in Greensboro when the movement picked up. There were plenty of weeknights I wasn't home because I was driving to Charlotte for TV interviews about Bring Back the Buzz. You never complained, because you believed in us. You came to every single event and, for the first time in your life, became a sports fan. Whether it was designing our logo, modeling for a merch photoshoot, leaving work early for an event, or just telling us "no, that's a stupid idea, don't do that," you've been there every step of the way.

Thank you, Cassidy (Scotty's daughter). When we started Bring Back the Buzz, it was our memories of going to games as kids that drove us. Now getting to make those memories with you is motivation enough. I'd say thank you for letting me raise you as a Hornets fan, but you really don't have a choice. LOL.

As a thank-you for everything you've done and keep doing, we're taking you to a game, and Women's Empowerment Night felt like the right one. A huge thank you to the Charlotte Hornets for the tickets.

Have someone in your life who's been your biggest Hornets supporter? A Crown Club gift membership is a pretty good way to say thanks.