Guest Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 This Peachtreehoops article thinks we should have a new nickname for Philips. Long gone are 'The Highlight Factory' days. Quote Back in the Mike Woodson era, the Atlanta Hawks had young, bouncy athletes, led by Josh Smith, blazing up and down the floor in transition. In celebration of the athletic feats, Philips Arena was given the apt nickname of "The Highlight Factory." With Al Horford leaving for Boston (moment of silence), so leaves the last member of "The Highlight Factory." Since the Mike Budenholzer became the steward of Atlanta’s ship, Philips Arenas’ nickname has been used less and less. Philips Arena needs a new moniker to reflect both the Spurs-ian system and/or the Hawks commitment to the city and community of Atlanta. Let’s throw some nickname ideas on the wall and hope one sticks http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2016/9/9/12844114/phillips-arena-needs-a-new-nickname The list they (or fans) came up with are horrible. Names such as "The Waffle House of Basketball" and "Hooplanta".....eeeech. I think the Squawk can do better..... What say you Squawkers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 How bout: "The Collaboratorium" (we play team ball) or "Swipe Right Arena" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post macdaddy Posted September 9, 2016 Moderators Popular Post Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 The Omni 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, macdaddy said: The Omni Haha love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I think the nest or "love nest" should be Harry's thing, otherwise back to the drawing board or just leave it alone. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Spud2Nique said: How bout: "The Collaboratorium" (we play team ball) or "Swipe Right Arena" Oddly enough, I actually like both of these. I would've went with the 'Collaboratory'. 'Swipe Right Arena' needs to happen like yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog90 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Keep it as The Highlight Factory, it's time for some new highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Diesel Posted September 9, 2016 Premium Member Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I have a few: 1. Pentagon South. 2. Ground Zero. 3. Asgard 4. Valhalla 5. the Valley of Elah 6. The Fortress. 7. The Perch. 8. Top Gun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cam1218 Posted September 10, 2016 Premium Member Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 8 hours ago, Spud2Nique said: How bout: "The Collaboratorium" (we play team ball) or "Swipe Right Arena" I like it but trying saying and explaining the first one if you are drinking for the game. I'm not really sure what would come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) 7 minutes ago, cam1218 said: I like it but trying saying and explaining the first one if you are drinking for the game. I'm not really sure what would come out. C*m....lol (I'm a big slurer when I drink lol) Edited September 10, 2016 by Spud2Nique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member cam1218 Posted September 10, 2016 Premium Member Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 37 minutes ago, Spud2Nique said: C*m....lol (I'm a big slurer when I drink lol) I'm sure somebody would think I'm trying to say the Hawks play at the aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, cam1218 said: I'm sure somebody would think I'm trying to say the Hawks play at the aquarium. Hahaha you sound like a fun drunk lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The "Pass n Shoot" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 8 hours ago, Diesel said: I have a few: 1. Pentagon South. 2. Ground Zero. 3. Asgard 4. Valhalla 5. the Valley of Elah 6. The Fortress. 7. The Perch. 8. Top Gun. Pentagon South is catchy. All about defense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg#8 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yeah Phillips will always be the Highlight Factory. Highlights are more than just the Josh Smith dunks and Horford Ally oops. Highlights are the moments when our fans are standing on their feet rocking the entire arena. Also the name lends itself allusions to Nique' aka "The Human Highlight Reel" and his greatness for the organization. We in Atlanta always complain about not having cool nicknames for sports teams and places, we finally have a good one, and we want to change it because players left town? Players will always leave. We can't switch up the nickname everytime we lose big free agents. Nicknames are earned not given and the Highlight Factory is an earned nickname. So it stays, sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted September 12, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 I think we are going to see plenty of highlight dunks this season anyway. Lose Al Horford and add oop beast Howard and now want to ditch the Highlight moniker? Nope. I expect more highlights this season with Howard blocks and dunks. Hope it doesn't come with a dip in defensive shape/awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Dwight suggests.... Cottonmouth arena too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazer Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 The Quarry, where the Hawks implement the Granite Curtain on defense. Quarries are slap full of hard hats and lunch pales... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 10 hours ago, Spud2Nique said: Dwight suggests.... Cottonmouth arena too soon? Cold. Leftover Chinese take out cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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