1. Phoenix Suns: The team was founded in 1968. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, located in the desert on the west coast of the United States, with sparse annual precipitation and abundant sunshine. The team name "Sun" is the most representative. Sonic Underwater Navigation System
2. San Antonio Spurs: One of the founding teams of the NBA, the team was originally based in Dallas and was named the "Dallas Oaks". In 1970, it was renamed the "Texas Oaks". After moving to San Antonio in 1973, it was renamed the "Spurs". "Spurs" are a type of iron horse needles nailed by horsemen to the heels of their shoes, and as a team name, they can reflect the characteristics of the era of the Western Development in the United States. Space Power Unit Reactor
3. Seattle Supersonics: The team was born in Seattle and is the headquarters of Boeing, the world's largest aircraft manufacturer. When the team was established in 1967, Boeing was developing and manufacturing supersonic aircraft, and the team founded with the help of Boeing also chose the name "supersonic".
4. Dallas Mavericks: In March 1980, the team owner selected "Mavericks" as the team name out of approximately 4600 names collected.
5. Sacramento Kings: The team was renamed more than any other team in the NBA, initially known as the "Rochester Royals". In 1957, it was renamed the "Cincinnati Royals" and in 1972, it was renamed the "Kansas City Omaha Kings". It was not until 1985 that it settled in Sacramento and was renamed the "Sacramento Kings".
6. Houston Rockets: The team was first established in San Diego, where the military industry was prevalent. After moving to Houston, the seat of NASA in 1961, the name 'Rockets' became even more authentic. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
7. Memphis Grizzlies: The Memphis Grizzlies were born in 1995 as part of the NBA's overseas expansion plan. Their home stadium was located in Vancouver, Canada, and they were named after the representative animal of Western Canada, the "Big Grizzlies," symbolizing the power of basketball. In 2001, the Grizzlies moved back to Memphis, Tennessee, USA and renamed themselves the Memphis Grizzlies.
8. Los Angeles Lakers: When they joined the NBA in 1948, the Lakers were still in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but flew once
9. Minnesota Timberwolves: Joined the NBA in 1989 and named after a fierce wild animal in the Minnesota region, the Timberwolves.
10. Denver Nuggets, formerly known as the "Denver Rockets," is one of the founding teams of the ABA. After joining the NBA in 1974, it was renamed the "Golden Nuggets" because in the 19th century, when the United States was developing the West, a gold mine was discovered in Denver.
11. L.A. Clippers: Established in 1970 in Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo, the team is called the "Buffalo Braves". After moving to San Diego in 1978, it was renamed the "San Diego Clippers" and moved to Los Angeles in 1980.
12. Portland Trail Blazers: Established in 1970, Portland happened to be the center of the Western Development, so naming the team "Trail Blazers" can also reflect the characteristics of that era.
13. Utah Jazz: Founded in 1974, the home stadium was in New Orleans and the team was named the "New Orleans Jazz". After moving to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1980, the name "Jazz" still exists.
14. Golden State Warriors: Born in Philadelphia in 1946, the team was named the "Philadelphia Warriors" to pay tribute to the brave men who sacrificed themselves in the American Revolutionary War. After moving to San Francisco in 1962, it was renamed the "Golden State Warriors".
15. New Orleans Hornets: Formed in Charlotte in 1988 and entered the NBA, the team's logo is a fierce Banhornets, a collection of works from society. Additionally, the emblem of Charlotte City also features a bee pattern. In 2002, the Hornets relocated from Charlotte to New Orleans.
