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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

**Easy 6** · 06-17-2019, 04:23 PM

You’re in Chambana iirc?

If so the Pacers seem like a no brainer

oldandslow · 06-17-2019, 05:01 PM

Been a Spurs fan since the David Robinson era...Never regretted a moment of it.

Bewbies · 06-17-2019, 05:18 PM

I’m a Hawks fan, grew up with the Bulls but living in Atlanta and being able to see every game makes it a lot more fun. It looks like they’re building well right now, maybe they’ll have something soon?

Who is on locally for you all the time?

ILChief · 06-17-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

I’m a Hawks fan, grew up with the Bulls but living in Atlanta and being able to see every game makes it a lot more fun. It looks like they’re building well right now, maybe they’ll have something soon?

Who is on locally for you all the time?

I get the bulls and Pacers games

ILChief · 06-17-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

You’re in Chambana iirc?

If so the Pacers seem like a no brainer

Nah, I'm further south. On the KY border

dj56dt58 · 06-17-2019, 05:58 PM

Bulls front office is a ****ing joke..stay away

chiefzilla1501 · 06-17-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

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

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.

That would be my pick too. Enough talent to have a shot. Enough of a feel good story to root for them. Unlike Milwaukee, their stars will probably be there a while. Plus it's cool to see a team build from the ground up instead of using money to build a super team.

rtmike · 06-17-2019, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

Pacers.

Oladipo and Turner are two really good players and even better dudes. Thad Young is also one of the nicer guys around.

They’ve got Jrue’s little bro, who’s gonna be a decent player.

One of the most passionate, if smaller, fan bases around.

Top 5 colors.

Play in one of the nicest arenas in the league.

Don’t forget the Sabonis kid. O how I used to love watching his old man, the big guy pass. Too bad he didn’t join NBA right away.

**Easy 6** · 06-17-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

Nah, I'm further south. On the KY border

That’s sort of a pro basketball no mans land with long drives in all directions

Just go Memphis and see what happens...

Frazod · 06-17-2019, 06:19 PM

I think that unless you're some soulless bandwagon idiot you don't pick teams to root for as an adult - you root for the teams you've always rooted for.

I couldn't even bring myself to root for the Rams after they won a Super Bowl in St. Louis. I did try. Unless I threw it away at some point, I've got a Warner jersey in a box in the basement that I think I wore once.

I have become a half-assed Bears fan over the decades that I've lived up here, since they're in a different conference than the Chiefs and only play them once every four years. But it's a mild interest at best.

BWillie · 06-17-2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ILChief

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

I'll help.

Where did you grow up?

Okay, now find a map. Draw a line to the nearest city that has an NBA team.

That's your NBA team.

Kiimo · 06-17-2019, 06:22 PM

Man up and follow the Bulls. When they finally get their shit together you will be a legit fan after all the suffering.

Rooting for the Nuggets from Illinois just because they're good is unforgivable.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan · 06-17-2019, 07:34 PM

After the Kings left Kansas City, I didn't have a team for a while until the next expansion. Out of the four teams added, I decided to follow Minnesota.

Not necessarily a great choice, but it was a choice.

Still, not a huge NBA fan, but I do keep track of it every so often and hope eventually, Minni will pull off a good season, but I "committed" to them, so I'm not going to dump them for another team now.

staylor26 · 06-17-2019, 07:42 PM

As a Bulls/Chiefs fan, I say Bulls!

Our front office sucks outside of drafting fairly well, and our owner refuses to do anything about it.

But because they do a decent job drafting, we finally have some good young pieces and are a superstar away from being a legit threat in the East. If this LA/NO trade pushes Garland down to #7, it’ll be very interesting.

**lewdog** · 06-17-2019, 08:00 PM

No idea why the Phoenix Suns aren't on your list.

Building a dynasty here shortly. Plus you can see games year round here with no delays or mess ups in travel plans from snow.

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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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Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3095085	I think that unless you're some soulless bandwagon idiot you don't pick teams to root for as an adult - you root for the teams you've always rooted for. I couldn't even bring myself to root for the Rams after they won a Super Bowl in St. Louis. I did try. Unless I threw it away at some point, I've got a Warner jersey in a box in the basement that I think I wore once. I have become a half-assed Bears fan over the decades that I've lived up here, since they're in a different conference than the Chiefs and only play them once every four years. But it's a mild interest at best.
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Kiimo MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Studio City, CA Casino cash: $4038742	Man up and follow the Bulls. When they finally get their shit together you will be a legit fan after all the suffering. Rooting for the Nuggets from Illinois just because they're good is unforgivable.
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Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan I am Number Six Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Columbia, MD, USA Casino cash: $1939000	After the Kings left Kansas City, I didn't have a team for a while until the next expansion. Out of the four teams added, I decided to follow Minnesota. Not necessarily a great choice, but it was a choice. Still, not a huge NBA fan, but I do keep track of it every so often and hope eventually, Minni will pull off a good season, but I "committed" to them, so I'm not going to dump them for another team now. __________________ One of the lowest PPD of any of the original members of the Planet . . . and proud of it. My web site My writer's page
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06-17-2019, 08:00 PM	#60
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1871900	No idea why the Phoenix Suns aren't on your list. Building a dynasty here shortly. Plus you can see games year round here with no delays or mess ups in travel plans from snow.
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