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ILChief · 06-17-2019, 10:06 AM

NBA is popular. I don't start watching until the conference finals because I don't have a team to follow. I want to choose a team. I don't want to be a front runner, so no Golden State or Lakers. Don't really want a west coast team because their games don't get over until midnight here. Doesnt feel right rooting for a northeastern team, so no Knicks, Nets, Celtics, 76ers.

I'd like to be able to go to a home game of the team without flying. I am in Southern Illinois. The cities I go to most (Nashville, St. Louis, KC) don't have teams.

I've narrowed it down to a few teams, so what do you think

jerryaldini · 06-18-2019, 10:59 PM

I pick NBA teams based on players and style of play that I enjoy. Lived in Houston for a long time and loved the Rockets. But now they play Moreyball which I find unwatchable.

I follow the Blazers, Raptors and Clippers, which works out well because Kawhi will either be in Toronto or Clippers. Good to see long suffering Raptor fans get a championship.

Fishpicker · 06-19-2019, 06:37 AM

OP should watch the Pelicans. They just picked up a ton of players and picks from the Lakers. They'll be awash with young talent for years

KC_Connection · 06-19-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

This is the douchiest thing I've ever seen anyone say.

But where's the lie?

ChiefsCountry · 06-19-2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryaldini

Still haven't gotten over the KC Kings not being able to draw because idiot KC fans (driven mostly by suburban women) decided indoor soccer was more appealing. So embarrassing for the sports legacy of the city

NBA was a different beast then. It was right as Jordan entered the league, Magic/Bird had just played their first NBA Finals against each other. NBA was in flux actually. Losing franchise + out of town ownership = equals problems.

**loochy** · 06-19-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

But where's the lie?

I don't think anyone said you lied.

ottawa_chiefs_fan · 06-19-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryaldini

I pick NBA teams based on players and style of play that I enjoy. Lived in Houston for a long time and loved the Rockets. But now they play Moreyball which I find unwatchable.

I follow the Blazers, Raptors and Clippers, which works out well because Kawhi will either be in Toronto or Clippers. Good to see long suffering Raptor fans get a championship.

thank you

ILChief · 06-20-2019, 08:38 AM

Thanks to all the suggestion. I've decided to go with the Grizzlies. They're the closest team to me and they're hopefully about to draft a superstar in Ja Morant. Plus Beale street in Memphis is fun so that's a good weekend getaway.

So until KC can get a team, go Grizzlies

58-4ever · 06-20-2019, 09:05 AM

OHHHHH KAAAYYYY CEEEEE!!!!

Thunder Up my man. Here is my case:

1) Small market team, just like our Chiefs
2) Home grown superstar in Westbrook that loves the city and is very loyal. (he is declining, but we will get to that)
3) The ownership is VERY committed to winning. They have the highest payroll and they are not scared of the luxury tax AT ALL.
4) Tradition of winning. Been to the Playoff NINE years in a row, with 6 of those seasons being the 4th seed or higher... WOW.

58-4ever · 06-20-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Thanks to all the suggestion. I've decided to go with the Grizzlies. They're the closest team to me and they're hopefully about to draft a superstar in Ja Morant. Plus Beale street in Memphis is fun so that's a good weekend getaway.

So until KC can get a team, go Grizzlies

Not an awful choice, except you have to go to that shit hole Memphis to watch them play...

View Poll Results: Help me choose an NBA team
Chicago Bulls	9	16.07%
Indiana Pacers	7	12.50%
Memphis Grizzlies	8	14.29%
Milwaukee Bucks	17	30.36%
Other	15	26.79%
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06-17-2019, 10:06 AM
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7914831	Help me choose an NBA team NBA is popular. I don't start watching until the conference finals because I don't have a team to follow. I want to choose a team. I don't want to be a front runner, so no Golden State or Lakers. Don't really want a west coast team because their games don't get over until midnight here. Doesnt feel right rooting for a northeastern team, so no Knicks, Nets, Celtics, 76ers. I'd like to be able to go to a home game of the team without flying. I am in Southern Illinois. The cities I go to most (Nashville, St. Louis, KC) don't have teams. I've narrowed it down to a few teams, so what do you think
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06-18-2019, 10:59 PM	#76
jerryaldini MVP Join Date: Dec 2018 Casino cash: $4600400	I pick NBA teams based on players and style of play that I enjoy. Lived in Houston for a long time and loved the Rockets. But now they play Moreyball which I find unwatchable. I follow the Blazers, Raptors and Clippers, which works out well because Kawhi will either be in Toronto or Clippers. Good to see long suffering Raptor fans get a championship.
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06-19-2019, 06:37 AM	#77
Fishpicker On one quarter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day Casino cash: $3377111	OP should watch the Pelicans. They just picked up a ton of players and picks from the Lakers. They'll be awash with young talent for years __________________ A person who has been [ideologically] demoralized cannot assess true information. the [demoralization] process is complete and irreversible. -Yuri Bezmenov on Soviet Subversion
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06-20-2019, 08:38 AM	#82
ILChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2001 Casino cash: $7914831	Thanks to all the suggestion. I've decided to go with the Grizzlies. They're the closest team to me and they're hopefully about to draft a superstar in Ja Morant. Plus Beale street in Memphis is fun so that's a good weekend getaway. So until KC can get a team, go Grizzlies
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06-20-2019, 09:05 AM	#83
58-4ever The Collective Unconscious Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The OP Casino cash: $9520422	OHHHHH KAAAYYYY CEEEEE!!!! Thunder Up my man. Here is my case: 1) Small market team, just like our Chiefs 2) Home grown superstar in Westbrook that loves the city and is very loyal. (he is declining, but we will get to that) 3) The ownership is VERY committed to winning. They have the highest payroll and they are not scared of the luxury tax AT ALL. 4) Tradition of winning. Been to the Playoff NINE years in a row, with 6 of those seasons being the 4th seed or higher... WOW.
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