Who are you rooting for:
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 1:58 am
Looking at the current 4 teams left, I see 4 teams that I'm not particularly fond of. Last year the crop wasn't exactly far more likable, but it didn't matter as much as the finals was a given...this year, things are atleast way more interesting through 4 games. So the question is simple....one of these teams has to win a championship, immortalized in history and all that good stuff. If you had to choose, who woukld you want to see it?
Here is my analysis from the perspective of the Laker fanbase:
Why Cleveland?
They have two former Lakers playing, one atleast who was a fan favorite.
Other than possibly Lebron, they don't really have unlikable players (and maybe JR smith).
They aren't a heavy weight...there is an underdog factor.
Why not Cleveland:
Another Ring for Lebron. I'm not one of those Laker fans who hates Lebron and doesn't want to see him match Kobe in rings, but I'm sure for our fanbase as a whole, that's a valid reason to not want to see him win.
Realistically no chance of Lebron coming here if they win...if he wins a ring, he's staying, hurting our FA prospects.
Why Golden State:
A very fun team to watch, who plays basketball the right way.
Ring for former laker Swaggy P (lol who cares but I guess I should put it)
Why not GS:
The whole ruined the league dillema
I hate KD
Bandwagon fans
Division rivals
Why Houston:
Underdog factor. A team that realistically no one expected to see win.
Whether you agree with their style or not, they have a system where everyone buys in their role....they play very hard.
Former Laker factor- Trevor Ariza
Why not Houston:
CP3 is a flopper and he's obnoxious
Harden is a flopper and he's obnoxious
Tucker, Green, etc aren't the most likable players in the world.
MDA is a coach version of a flopper and he's obnoxious
Why Boston:
the real underdog team here.
Great team work and effort...great coaching
young players who no one gave a chance
Why not boston:
Unlikable players like Morris, Smart, and hoford.
ITS THE CELTICS
For me, rooting for the Celtics is simply not an option. From the other three teams, I can't get myself to root for the juggernaugt warriors either. I hate so much of what makes the rockets as well, so honestly, it's the Cavs, and relatively easily I might add. The negatives of the cavs winning (Lebron vs Kobe, Lebron being annoying, Lebron not coming here) are realistically not a factor for me, as I don't really get caught up in the Lebron vs Kobe stuff.....and I find Lebron less and less annoying as he has aged. Reason three is definitely an issue, but I don't think he was going to come here anyways, and besides, as great as he is, his age and our current situation makes me ok with him not coming either way.
They are the least annoying team imo....the lesser of all evils. Add Nance and to a lesser extent JC getting a ring and it makes it an easy decision for me, though I'm sure many will disagree and choose the Warriors or Rockets. Very curious to see how this poll ends up.
Here is my analysis from the perspective of the Laker fanbase:
Why Cleveland?
They have two former Lakers playing, one atleast who was a fan favorite.
Other than possibly Lebron, they don't really have unlikable players (and maybe JR smith).
They aren't a heavy weight...there is an underdog factor.
Why not Cleveland:
Another Ring for Lebron. I'm not one of those Laker fans who hates Lebron and doesn't want to see him match Kobe in rings, but I'm sure for our fanbase as a whole, that's a valid reason to not want to see him win.
Realistically no chance of Lebron coming here if they win...if he wins a ring, he's staying, hurting our FA prospects.
Why Golden State:
A very fun team to watch, who plays basketball the right way.
Ring for former laker Swaggy P (lol who cares but I guess I should put it)
Why not GS:
The whole ruined the league dillema
I hate KD
Bandwagon fans
Division rivals
Why Houston:
Underdog factor. A team that realistically no one expected to see win.
Whether you agree with their style or not, they have a system where everyone buys in their role....they play very hard.
Former Laker factor- Trevor Ariza
Why not Houston:
CP3 is a flopper and he's obnoxious
Harden is a flopper and he's obnoxious
Tucker, Green, etc aren't the most likable players in the world.
MDA is a coach version of a flopper and he's obnoxious
Why Boston:
the real underdog team here.
Great team work and effort...great coaching
young players who no one gave a chance
Why not boston:
Unlikable players like Morris, Smart, and hoford.
ITS THE CELTICS
For me, rooting for the Celtics is simply not an option. From the other three teams, I can't get myself to root for the juggernaugt warriors either. I hate so much of what makes the rockets as well, so honestly, it's the Cavs, and relatively easily I might add. The negatives of the cavs winning (Lebron vs Kobe, Lebron being annoying, Lebron not coming here) are realistically not a factor for me, as I don't really get caught up in the Lebron vs Kobe stuff.....and I find Lebron less and less annoying as he has aged. Reason three is definitely an issue, but I don't think he was going to come here anyways, and besides, as great as he is, his age and our current situation makes me ok with him not coming either way.
They are the least annoying team imo....the lesser of all evils. Add Nance and to a lesser extent JC getting a ring and it makes it an easy decision for me, though I'm sure many will disagree and choose the Warriors or Rockets. Very curious to see how this poll ends up.
