May 21, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; NBA team owner Michael Jordan announces that the Charlotte Bobcats will change their name and branding to the Charlotte Hornets starting in the 2014 2015 season at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

As you know by now, the Charlotte Bobcats will be changing their name and logo back to the Hornets starting next season. Our own Josh Sanchez told you that it wouldn’t be exactly the same as the old one, but there would be some similarities.

Well now, they have released the official logo:

Introducing the new #CharlotteHornets brand identity! WELCOME HOME, HUGO! #BuzzCity #PurpleAndTeal pic.twitter.com/pZufTe5tde

— Charlotte Bobcats (@bobcats) December 22, 2013

Change your profile pictures to the new #CharlotteHornets logo and as we celebrate our new brand identity! #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/fOajNOilqI

— Charlotte Bobcats (@bobcats) December 22, 2013

The Charlotte Hornets brand identity primary logo unveiled moments ago by team owner Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/ULXda2rkKL

— Mike Persinger (@mikepersinger) December 22, 2013

The 2014-15 Charlotte Hornets logo is unveiled: pic.twitter.com/CEkFOxCMfA

— Ben Swanson (@CardboardGerald) December 22, 2013

Alternate Hornets logo 1? pic.twitter.com/jBq0TibYvf

— Ben Swanson (@CardboardGerald) December 22, 2013

Alternate hornets logo 2? pic.twitter.com/0sKh3yJmmh

— Ben Swanson (@CardboardGerald) December 22, 2013

Personally, I was disappointed that they couldn’t use the old logo, but it is good that they are ditching the Bobcats forever. It’s good to see the Hornets back in Charlotte where they belong, and let’s hope they can start putting some talent in these new uniforms.

This officially ushers in a new era for Michael Jordan and the Hornets, and it is a fresh start for the struggling owner. Steve Clifford has proved to be a good head coach, and they now have a foundation to build off of.

Let us know what you think of the new logo in the comments below, and if you will miss the Bobcats.