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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

Prison Bitch · 06-17-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TambaBerry

nba is right after football in popularity as far as professional sports go. Not sure what argument you're trying to make here.

NBA has lower revenues that MLB and their avg reg season broadcast drew a pathetic 1.28m viewers. MLB avg broadcast (there are endless games as you know) on the same ESPN platform was 1.1m.

wheeler08 · 06-17-2019, 10:58 AM

I’d say the Pacers. They are closer to compare to the Chiefs. Almost always good, but always disappointing you in the end. Made it to the playoffs without any star power this year.

Redbled · 06-17-2019, 11:21 AM

I’ve tried to care I really have. Used to like the Jazz when they had a couple Jayhawks and Stockton and Malone but it didn’t last. Even lived 90 miles from Milwaukee and couldn’t get attached. I’m like the adopted kid with abandonment issues. Not sure I’ll ever root for any particular team. Honestly just glad NBA and NHL is over.

**Buehler445** · 06-17-2019, 11:26 AM

Prolly find a player you like then root for that team.

I’ll admit it. I was straight rooting for Van Vleet. I understand it was a hot streak and probably not going to happen again, but I was rooting for the dude.

Philly is interesting because I loved watching Embiid work at KU. And he’s pretty damned hilarious whenever he talks.

ILChief · 06-17-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Redbled

I’ve tried to care I really have. Used to like the Jazz when they had a couple Jayhawks and Stockton and Malone but it didn’t last. Even lived 90 miles from Milwaukee and couldn’t get attached. I’m like the adopted kid with abandonment issues. Not sure I’ll ever root for any particular team. Honestly just glad NBA and NHL is over.

That's how it may end up for me. There was a period in high school in the 90s where it was my favor sport. Once Jordan retired I never really came back. The way the players get together and form super teams turns me off. I'm learning Pacers or Grizzlies. Want to like the bulls but it's hopeless

**Buehler445** · 06-17-2019, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Bulls: they were my team growing up with Jordan. Management is trash with little signs of improvement

Pacers: 4-5 hour drive. Usually competitive. Not much national attention. NBA equivalent of pre-mahomes Chiefs

Grizzlies: closest team to me geographically. I'm a murray state alum and they're going to get Morant. He will leave after 5 years though

Bucks: good for now. Kind of far away and doubt Greek freak stays

Greek Freak might stay. I think they can offer him a super max now. He might just take the money?

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Originally Posted by ILChief

That's how it may end up for me. There was a period in high school in the 90s where it was my favor sport. Once Jordan retired I never really came back. The way the players get together and form super teams turns me off. I'm learning Pacers or Grizzlies. Want to like the bulls but it's hopeless

Same here. I was a giant Jordan guy. Like huge. Then he retired and I didn’t watch a game for probably 5 years. I fully acknowledge LeBrons greatness but just can’t seem to find it compelling. At least in the regular season.

Deberg_1990 · 06-17-2019, 11:35 AM

Pelicans! Soon to be home of Zion!

ClevelandBronco · 06-17-2019, 11:36 AM

The last time I watched the NBA, there was no such team as the Memphis Grizzlies. Assuming that's a real team, I think you ought to go with them.

Pitt Gorilla · 06-17-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Pelicans! Soon to be home of Zion!

Actually, a great call. If they can get Zion and RJ (or something like that), they're going to be fun to watch.

**Predarat** · 06-17-2019, 11:40 AM

If not the OKC Thunder the Memphis Grizz would be good, or the Bulls.

Rawlsian · 06-17-2019, 11:42 AM

The answer is clearly Milwaukee

Chief Pagan · 06-17-2019, 11:44 AM

If you want to increase your chances of rooting for a team that might win it all, I would go with a big market team. Sure, occasionally a Toronto or Cleveland will win it all. But a more likely scenario is a Durant leaving OKC to get a title with a big market team.

Chicago might be your best long term bet given your restrictions.

**Buehler445** · 06-17-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Actually, a great call. If they can get Zion and RJ (or something like that), they're going to be fun to watch.

I don’t think Zion translates well. I think he’ll be a good player but I doubt a difference maker.

That probably means he will LOL

tyecopeland · 06-17-2019, 12:54 PM

Forget finding a team. The NBA is all about the individual. Find a player or two you like and root for him/ them regardless of where they play. That's what I have always done. I've cheered for Steve Nash, Carmelo Anthony, steph curry (admittedly not until after he blew up).

PAChiefsGuy · 06-17-2019, 01:01 PM

Watch a bunch of games and find a team you like watching. Don't be averse to rooting for a bad team then you can enjoy it more when they make it to the top.

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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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06-17-2019, 10:58 AM	#17
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06-17-2019, 11:21 AM	#18
Redbled I missed '69! Join Date: Jun 2018 Casino cash: $7240400	I’ve tried to care I really have. Used to like the Jazz when they had a couple Jayhawks and Stockton and Malone but it didn’t last. Even lived 90 miles from Milwaukee and couldn’t get attached. I’m like the adopted kid with abandonment issues. Not sure I’ll ever root for any particular team. Honestly just glad NBA and NHL is over.
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06-17-2019, 11:26 AM	#19
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2284734	Prolly find a player you like then root for that team. I’ll admit it. I was straight rooting for Van Vleet. I understand it was a hot streak and probably not going to happen again, but I was rooting for the dude. Philly is interesting because I loved watching Embiid work at KU. And he’s pretty damned hilarious whenever he talks.
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06-17-2019, 11:35 AM	#22
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Pelicans! Soon to be home of Zion! __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
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06-17-2019, 11:36 AM	#23
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	The last time I watched the NBA, there was no such team as the Memphis Grizzlies. Assuming that's a real team, I think you ought to go with them. __________________ "Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth ..." – Pope Saint John Paul II
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Predarat Run Chiefs fans, run!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Casino cash: $9973863	If not the OKC Thunder the Memphis Grizz would be good, or the Bulls.
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06-17-2019, 11:42 AM	#26
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06-17-2019, 11:44 AM	#27
Chief Pagan Sometimes it's black and white Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Casino cash: $3724900	If you want to increase your chances of rooting for a team that might win it all, I would go with a big market team. Sure, occasionally a Toronto or Cleveland will win it all. But a more likely scenario is a Durant leaving OKC to get a title with a big market team. Chicago might be your best long term bet given your restrictions.
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06-17-2019, 12:54 PM	#29
tyecopeland Veteran Join Date: May 2019 Casino cash: $2290400	Forget finding a team. The NBA is all about the individual. Find a player or two you like and root for him/ them regardless of where they play. That's what I have always done. I've cheered for Steve Nash, Carmelo Anthony, steph curry (admittedly not until after he blew up).
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06-17-2019, 01:01 PM	#30
PAChiefsGuy Best Body On ChiefsPlanet Join Date: Jan 2014 Casino cash: $2944900	Watch a bunch of games and find a team you like watching. Don't be averse to rooting for a bad team then you can enjoy it more when they make it to the top.
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