Goodbye, 2011

by Rohan on Dec 31, 2011 5:10 AM CST in Photos

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way," Charles Dickens once wrote.

So it was, Chuck. So it was.

All images via SBNation and Matt McIntosh of Storm Surge Photography.

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Memories....

Light the corners of my mind……

by mattmc89 on Dec 31, 2011 8:44 AM CST reply actions

that pic

That pick of CP splashing his saliva in a wide swath still makes me feel qeasy when I see it.

by MZURK on Dec 31, 2011 10:07 AM CST reply actions

Don't Know Why

But I always get a kick out of that picture with Kris Humphries dunking the ball and D.J. Mbenga somehow being underneath the rim.

I can’t explain it but I had a lot of fun with last year’s team. No real reason… but last year’s team was one of the more fun teams the Hornets have had in New Orleans and I still keep up with everyone that was on last year’s squad. But 2011 was a good year for basketball in New Orleans, I’m hoping 2012 and beyond is the start of some great years for basketball in New Orleans.

Y’all be safe tonight and Happy New Years!

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Dec 31, 2011 11:01 AM CST reply actions

Some Of My Favorite

Plays from 2011 just to add to the pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UovgT9_S4qw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jGbTgPAZOE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5tI4qShYNw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9fFSBTc1OU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8I9DOUn3Fo

Just off the top of my head.

"You play to win the game."

by MrWayneKeller on Dec 31, 2011 11:12 AM CST reply actions

Forgot these?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP8_j-eGu84
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiVJQ6e7Q5g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0367Dq8o7rw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3bbuxTz2Jg
this as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk1T951dds0

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by OnPointLikeCP3 on Dec 31, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions

Completely brilliant string of pics.

These totally capture the ups and downs, frustrations and celebrations, or, as you/CD said, “The Best of Times and Worst of Times.” Crazy how much a few images can bring back.

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by m-W on Dec 31, 2011 11:20 AM CST reply actions

the one with CP3 and John Wall:

PAUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOWF71Fdu_E

"Sleeping on me probably in the coffin" - Tyga
Rally Squirrel will steal yo gurl.
SANI BOOOOOY!!!
Follow me on Twitter @onpointlikecp3

by OnPointLikeCP3 on Dec 31, 2011 12:14 PM CST reply actions

I miss Thornton

Even when the team was losing he made games entertaining. Not to mention he led a few comeback victories. He just brought a lot of excitement. I hope Gordon can fill that void this team has.

by njennings on Dec 31, 2011 12:45 PM CST via Android app reply actions