Stacey the Honeybee
Just another day in New Orleans.
By Aggrey Sam
I said there would be a follow-up to this and here it is. Last week, I was at another photo shoot with Stacey, one of the New Orleans Hornets’ Honeybees. Stacey was selected by a vote of SLAM staffers over another Honeybee (who will remain nameless) and although not every potential candidate ran in the election, I think the people will be happy with the choice.
Stacey is 24, a native of the Crescent City’s Westbank and a former cheerleader for the Saints. Her day job is working as a marketing coordinator for a law firm downtown and her night job is–um, riling up–the crowd in the Hive. In this, her first year as a Honeybee, the team has obviously experienced a ton of success–such as the recent first-round series win over Dallas–and as a local, Stacey is just as excited as the rest of the city.
“It’s pretty unbelievable. Everybody I know is following them a lot more now,” she told me after the team’s Game 2 win over the Mavs. “It’s great for the community. The fact that so many of the games have been sold out proves people are behind the team and want them to stay.”
“I used to go to about 10 games a season [before becoming a Honeybee] and I don’t doubt that the fans were supportive, but it helps that they’re winning and the players come out and support the city so much,” she continued. “The games are my favorite part of being a Honeybee. The crowd just gets your adrenaline pumping and I think we have the best home games and entertainment in the NBA.”
Stacey doesn’t claim to be any type of basketball junkie, but she noted that Tyson Chandler is her favorite player.
“He’s extremely active in the community and loves the fans as much as they love him.”
Away from the Honeybees and her regular job, Stacey is pretty regular. She likes to go out in the French Quarter and shop, especially on Magazine Street, where my anonymous photographer and I met her for the photo shoot.
After literally stopping traffic, our next stop on Magazine Street was Scooter-Ria, a cool little scooter shop with ’50s memorabilia. This location prompted more stares, including a school bus full of kids.
Our last stop was Metro Three, a popular clothing store with lots of New Orleans-themed gear. The good people in the store let Stacey try on some of the shirts and show them off outside, which attracted a lot more onlookers.
All in all, not a bad day. Now, let me get your feedback on who should be next. I have my personal favorites, but I want to know who’s the people’s choice.
42 Responses to “Stacey the Honeybee”
May.1 at 12:02 pm
Eboy says:
Damn, this is my favorite feature now.
May.1 at 12:08 pm
Eboy says:
And home girl Krista get’s my vote for the next piece. I know a certain farmer will back me on this.
May.1 at 12:09 pm
TADOne says:
I want Kadie or Nicole next, please. Or both.
May.1 at 12:19 pm
Jackie Moon says:
You guys sound like a bunch of slobbering buffoons. Now, excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin.
May.1 at 12:28 pm
Eboy says:
“‘cuse me while I kiss the sky”
May.1 at 12:43 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
I can’t remember who it was, but one of the SLAM staffers voted for a different dancer because she listed “Pour Some Sugar On Me” as her favorite song. And we figured that must have implications. I’m glad Stacey won, though.
May.1 at 12:43 pm
riggs says:
not into vanilla but shes cute.
May.1 at 12:45 pm
Khalid Salaam says:
I love New Orleans
May.1 at 12:45 pm
Khalid Salaam says:
lang it was me.
May.1 at 1:00 pm
Michael Tillery says:
Damn..just damn.. Aggrey are you or Khalid cool with Amber of the Sixers? I’m trying to get her on here but she’s a little hesitant.
May.1 at 1:10 pm
TADOne says:
I like how Amber’s nickname is “Mommy”. Oh, I guess it could be because she has a son. Get it done, Mizzo!
May.1 at 1:14 pm
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
These comments kinda remind me of the film Happiness, but without the humor.
May.1 at 1:15 pm
Andrew says:
It used to be just the dirty hate of the privilege you guys had in covering NBA upclose, locker room banter and everything basketball, which naturally got me envy & hating my job, but this just hotdamn!
May.1 at 1:18 pm
Ron Hitley says:
Aggrey, I’m sorry but I am so stealing this idea. It’s just too good. And promise me that you won’t move on to the Used-to-Bees when the Honeybees are all done.
May.1 at 1:48 pm
Tariq says:
……………..
May.1 at 1:55 pm
B. Long says:
Very Niiice!
May.1 at 2:01 pm
Jackie Moon says:
Def Leppard is awesome.
May.1 at 2:09 pm
albie1kenobi says:
i like how this is on the front page of slamonline
May.1 at 2:13 pm
Cheryl says:
Is this the Maxim site? Dam, I’ve been tryin’ go to the Slam webpage, but I keep getting re-directed to Maxim. Somebody help a Sistah out and give me the new link to the Slamonline site!
May.1 at 2:14 pm
Tariq says:
If you want to know what I think about this feature, click my name.
May.1 at 2:18 pm
Lang Whitaker says:
@slobodan: Keep the dog away.
May.1 at 2:27 pm
phunkykarma says:
What does “Geaux Hornets” means ?
May.1 at 2:28 pm
Tariq says:
phunky: “Go Hornets” using French spelling.
May.1 at 2:38 pm
albie1kenobi says:
nicely written Tariq. fantastic intro, btw.
May.1 at 2:39 pm
Tariq says:
Thanks, albie.
May.1 at 2:44 pm
phunkykarma says:
The thing is, if you read it in french, it’s pronounced “Jeaux”, not “Go”.
May.1 at 2:49 pm
Jake Appleman says:
i don’t know if ben collins or jon evans is reading these comments, but there was a cheerleader moment back in november in boston that might need some follow up…
May.1 at 2:50 pm
phunkykarma says:
I mean, to be pronounced “Go”, it should read “Gueaux”, but nevermind.
May.1 at 3:54 pm
James_White says:
More pics, less words.
May.1 at 4:36 pm
RM # 0 says:
Krista
May.1 at 5:04 pm
Tariq says:
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I may actually want the Hornets to lose at this point.
May.1 at 5:05 pm
Ben Osborne says:
Go Aggrey and Go Stacey. And for good measure, go Hornets! I don’t need to see the Spurs in yet another WC Finals.
May.1 at 5:49 pm
Sesa says:
Another ass and tits feature, thank you Sam
May.1 at 6:00 pm
Tariq says:
Yeah, I can’t bring myself to root for the Spurs, but these HoneyBees almost achieved the impossible.
May.2 at 4:40 am
Randy Brown says:
Hahahah, I mock you Americans. Here in Scotland, our cheerleaders are unattractive with child-bearing hips. Take that yanks
May.2 at 4:47 am
Tariq says:
Child-bearing…ew, gross.
May.2 at 6:06 am
Punky Brewster says:
Allez les Frelons ! (that’s “Go Hornets!” in French .)
May.2 at 6:55 am
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
Nicely done, Lang.
May.2 at 1:51 pm
iLL wiLL says:
My favourite feature of this site.
May.2 at 7:03 pm
a. sam says:
Mike: No, but feel free to introduce me.
Ron: SI already beat you to it.
Cheryl: I feel you, but this is for the people. I like regular (and tall) myself. Height and hoops knowledge–if only you were in New Orleans…
May.4 at 10:05 pm
Robert H says:
Stacey is a beautiful and great woman. The team and city is exremely lucky to have her there and being a part of a fun program that’s watched by millions of people. Great Job!
May.7 at 5:45 pm
dabest says:
damn is she fine I like it a lot keep doin these kind of things