Iman

PERSONAL
Nickname: Monie
School: Edna Karr High School/ NOCCA
Hometown: New Orleans, LA

FAVORITES
Food: Steak with A1 Steak Sauce...and anything else!
Movie: The Polar Express and The Little Rascals
TV Show: America's Funniest Home Video
Special Talent: If you haven't figured it out, I can dance.
Hornet: Peja Stojakovic, Tyson Chandler, and Chris Paul
Part of a Hornets Game: OVERTIME... or the last 5 minutes of the game "Anything is possible".

QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
My favorite flag is the “H”, right before we have to run flags, the fans go crazy, when they hear “Bring Em Out”, they know that the flags and the players are about to come! The only thing is who ever run the “H” has to have the energy to keep up with the crowd, and so far it's been great!
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Listening and paying attention are the two most important things in an on-court promotion.
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
Adidas Shoe Scramble.
What is your balloon specialty?
Thanks to Alex, I can make Hats, Dogs (poodles, wiener dogs, and swords), but I will and am getting better. Soon I will be able to make everything.
A little known fact ….
Our job is really difficult, it's not just running around and screaming, we have to make everyone enjoy the fun times with us!

Deshaun

PERSONAL
Nickname: Ferd or Warrez
School: University of New Orleans
Hometown: Bayou Goula, LA (Da Country)
Years on the Krewe: 3

FAVORITES
Food: Red Beans and Rice
Hobbies: Writing Poetry and Painting (Being an artist)
Movie: Five Heartbeats
Song/Artist: One Night Only by Lil Wayne
Hornet: Of course Chris “CP3” Paul
Part of a Hornets Game: Celebrations and crowd interaction when winning

QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
The “H”…it puts the “H” in Hornets…
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Make sure you pay attention to what you are doing, when you do things work smoothly
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
7-UP Shoot Out
What was your, “Welcome to the NBA moment?"
Watching Peja hit a three for overtime against Dallas…Oh yeah we won that game
A little known fact ….
I am obsessed with track jackets, shoes, and cell phones.

Gabrielle

PERSONAL
Nickname: Gabbi
School: McDonogh #35 Senior High School/ NOCCA
Hometown: New Orleans, LA

FAVORITES
Food: Sushi
Movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Special Talent: Being really loud
Quote:“Old enough to know better young enough not to care”
Song / Artist: Britney Spears' Whole CD
Hornet: It’s between the two P's [Paul & Pargo]


QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
the "N" because its right in the middle
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Smile and have fun
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
HUB International Mascot Bowling
What was your, “Welcome to the NBA moment?”
Running the “HORNETS” flags for the first time
What is your balloon specialty?
A sword and shield

John

PERSONAL
Name: John
School: LSU
Hometown: Beaumont, TX

FAVORITES
Food: Seafood
Movie: Major League
TV Show: Forensic Files
Special Talent: Still trying to figure this one out
Hornet: “OG” Bobby Jackson
Hugo Moment: Hugo's Thriller Jheri Curl on Halloween Night


QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
All of the flags, because together they spell HORNETS
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Don't Fall
What is your favorite “Hot” Time-out?
Hugo Rocky w/ oversized gloves.
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
HUB International Mascot Bowling
What characteristic is most important to be successful at your job?
Let all of your inhibitions go.
What was your, “Welcome to the NBA moment?”
OPENING NIGHT!
A little known fact ….
I'm quite the fisherman.
What is your balloon specialty?
Bears

Keenan

PERSONAL
Name: Keenan
Nickname: Lucky
School: Baton Rouge Tech. College
Hometown: Beaumont, TX

FAVORITES
Movie: House Party
Song / Artist: Stairway to Heaven by O’Jays
Hobbies: Fishing and Cooking
Special Talent: Making people smile
Hornet: “OG” Bobby Jackson
Part of a Hornets Game: Crowd Pump


QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
“O”, no reason. Just the flag I run every time
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
I love them all!
What characteristic is most important to be successful at your job?
Personality
What was your, "Welcome to the NBA moment?"
Meeting the Honeybees
What is your signature dance move?
The zoo, don't ask
A little known fact ….
I speak fluent albanian.
What is your balloon specialty?
Teddy Bears

Nate

PERSONAL
Name: Nate
Nickname: Mighty Mouse
School: Delgado Community College
Hometown: Slidell, LA

FAVORITES
Food: Pears
Hobbies: Staying fit and making balloon animals!
Special Talent: I can jump rope pretty well!
Hornet: Ely!
Part of a Hornets Game: Copelands Dance Cam!
Hugo Moment: When he jumped double dutch for a quarter break.

QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
The “S” because its the last letter in hornets and that means you get to run the slowest
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Be creative, don’t be nervous or embarrassed to try new things!
What is your favorite “Hot” Time-out?
I love the SHOUT song! I get crazy when that song comes on.
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
Domino’s Frisbee Toss. I throw a mean Frisbee!
What was your, “Welcome to the NBA moment?”
When I saw everyone sitting in the arena on Opening night!
What is your signature dance move?
The cabbage patch!
What is your balloon specialty?
Two bears holding hands!

Sergio

PERSONAL
Name: Sergio
Nickname: Hollywood
School: John Curtis Christian High School
Hometown: River Ridge, LA

FAVORITES
Food: Cajun Food
TV Show: SportsCenter
Special Talent: Cooking. I love to cook.
Quote: Never Give Up Never Surrender
Hornet: CP3
Part of a Hornets Game: When the Honeybees perform.

QUICK HITS
Which is your favorite flag and why?
All the flags are good but the “R” is hands down the best.
What advice would you have for anyone who is chosen to be in an on-court promotion?
Have fun, because you are going to be the center of attention and thousands of people are going to be cheering for you.
What is your favorite “Hot” Time-out?
Shout Video
What is your favorite On-Court Promotion?
Domino's Pizza Toss. Fans LOVE their pizza.
What was your, “Welcome to the NBA moment?”
My welcome to the NBA moment was when we were in the Tunnel getting ready to run flags and Bobby Jackson comes up to me and looks me in the eye and says ' U ready'?
What is your signature dance move?
The Wildboy.
What is your balloon specialty?
I can make a mean sword.