Poll: Second Favorite Team?
Now, most of the bloggers here at SS&R are Lakers fans through and through. But a conversation with timbo and a few others on a thread led me to this question: Who is your second-favorite NBA team
I like the Atlanta Hawks, however it is a far second. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith are 2 of my favorite, young players in the L and aside from his Sacramento days, I've always loved Mike Bibby as a player as well as a person. And the #1 reason I enjoy Mike Woodson's Hawks is simple: They Are Fun To Watch!!! So here ya go Laker's fans. Who is your favorite team in the association excluding the Purple and Gold (or INcluding them for yo non-Laker fans)?
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i'm from LA so I have to go with the Knicks..j/k : )
I can’t go with “favorite” because I don’t have any other favorite team. But there is another team that I follow and cheer for that is not the Lakers and that is the Knicks. Since the age of 15 (34 now) I have loved to read about NBA athletes. I remember reading that John Starks used to bag groceries and he loved playing so much that he would practice on his breaks by dribbling his basketball through the lanes at the supermarket he worked at. Then Larry Johnson one of my favorit players who by the way Blake Griffin reminds me a lot of as far as his style of game, ended up in the Knicks. Anytime the Lakers didn’t play I used to watch the Knicks and since Starks was so passionate I used to immitate his errogance when I used to play. Everyone love MJ…blah blah blah of course but Stark’s underdog status has made him one of my favorites and he made me appreciate the Knicks. I would love to see them return back to a respectable team because the NBA needs them. Except against my beloved Lakers of course.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 4, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions
btw..Kobe is God
I like this post. I wish I thought of it..
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 4, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions
I agree, good post. Always interesting to see what people think on this type of subject.
I don’t have a second favorite team, but I have only one other team that I respect so I voted for them.
Spurs.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
The Spurs?
what the hell? j/k. I know what kind of fan post poll i’m going to put up and it will read as follows:
“POLL: WHICH SSR MEMBER DO YOU DISLIKE THE MOST?” I know who you will vote for..lol
That shit will get deleted so fast.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 4, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
It Rhymes with Zaig
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 4, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
funny shit.
Actually I really don’t mind him that much. What I mind is other people around here that have a problem with me giving him shit back.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I know..
I was in the post when somone went off because we were both talking about him. By now you would think everyone would no that part of sports is the trash talking that goes on amongst guys.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 5, 2009 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
SACRILEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lakers, Hurricanes, Dolphins
Imagine my sports world in the 80's. They're almost back, 'ceptin the Dolphins
by LAKESHOWrydamee on Dec 5, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
Second-favorite team in the NBA
Anyone playing the Celtics and if they are not playing, anyone playing the Spurs (used to be the Suns & Sacto & Detroit but they’re are pathetic now).
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
correction
meant to say “(used to be anyone playing the Suns & Sacto & Detroit but they’re are pathetic now).”
The Lakers "Too big, too strong, too long, too good."
I picked the Hawks too
They’re pretty exciting and I have Josh Smith and Horford on my fantasy team. Watching Bibby enjoying himself rubs me the wrong way, but I can get over it.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
It's Basically a Tie
Between Orlando Magic and the Nuggets. I love seeing Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony play. Orlando edges out barely because Dwight Howard seems like a great guy on top of being a great player.
I also consistently root for the Clippers and anyone the Celtics are playing.
Any team that has an Arizona Wildcat on it.
Gotta root for fellow wildcats! The exception being the Celtics. I don’t care if Lute Olson comes out of retirement and Iggy, Arenas, Bibby, and Jefferson join him. I just cant root for the Celtics.
BTW, Huge game tomorrow. BEAR DOWN!
by LakerFANtilDeath on Dec 5, 2009 12:36 AM PST reply actions
THATS A SIN IN ITSELF...
i live, cry and die with my squad. all or nothing. no one else deserves my attention. this is like asking your spouse who would you be with if you weren’t with me. how about that poll? if you have a fondness for another team, CHECK YOURSELVES… to have a fondness for another teams player is cool because one day he might play for the homer. yes, i like TD, MG and TP but i hate the spurs. hate the nuggets, hate portland, hate okc, and my tombstone will read DEATH TO THE CELTICS. Long Live Our Laker Legacy. LAKERS………….
Lakers, Hurricanes, Dolphins
Imagine my sports world in the 80's. They're almost back, 'ceptin the Dolphins
I love the passion
I love the Lakers just as much as the next person. But I appreciate the game of basketball also. I love playing the the sport so that translates into appreciating good basketball.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 5, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
I agree
There’s nothing wrong about loving the game of basketball, and from an NBA fan’s standpoint, I think Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are all solid, respectable franchises. I also enjoy watching teams that run (GS), but I would never root for any of them over the Lakers.
Also, the spouse question, it has to be Taylor Lautner or Robert Pattinson… right?
like i said, like the other teams player, NEVER the other team...
Lakers, Hurricanes, Dolphins
Imagine my sports world in the 80's. They're almost back, 'ceptin the Dolphins
by LAKESHOWrydamee on Dec 5, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
examples...
i really like KG. Death to his squad
i really like CP3. Death to his squad.
i really like the big three in portland. Death to the blazers.
Melo, JR Smith and Ty Lawson. OMG the promise they hold… Nuggets, FUK’M.
i really love to hate Larry Bird. DEATH TO THE CELTICS.
I NEVER ROOTED FOR THE SPURS, EVER!!! Their 4 rings are theirs, not the west coast. FUK’M too.
Lakers, Hurricanes, Dolphins
Imagine my sports world in the 80's. They're almost back, 'ceptin the Dolphins
by LAKESHOWrydamee on Dec 5, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
1. Atlanta – They play with heart, watching them stand up to Boston was pretty admirable despite being outmanned. Props to ZaZa for not backing down to KG
2. Orlando – ts very hard to hate Dwight howard, he is just pure man beast. Jameer Nelson is also very entertaining
3. Toronto – I just like Bargnani and Calderon’s game. Liked them alot when Kapono was on their team. Hedo, hate him, but cant hate his game, the man is clutch.
In Kobe we trust!
Milwaukee
Just started following them this season because of local compton talent, Brandon Jennings. That dude has so much talent, and they have a nice young squad. Also, can’t forget about Mbah Moute, GO BRUINS!
Love Stan van Gundy
every time he talks I laugh inside
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
nets
lmfao, yes im an idiot. i have a soft spot for devin harris. and of course i still have my chinese pride in yi jianlian although he fails.
OKC is a really really really close second though.
who the hell voted for the cavs and celtics??
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
Miami
I live down in South Fla so I can watch all their games on TV and even go to a few a year. Basketball’s really the only sport where I actively follow two different teams, so I think the Heat are more than just a “second favorite team” for me. They’re more like the other team i like just a little less than the Lakers.
My second favorite team.
The Lakers D league team!
awesome
dam it! I should have said the Sparks.
"These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess" - Kobe
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Dec 7, 2009 7:42 AM PST up reply actions
It was the Bulls last year,
I thought they were an exciting scrappy team.
This year i am more a fan of certain players, but not teams.
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
WELCOME TO MY WORLD...
thats what its about, screw the thought of liking another team. its the other players, that deep down inside want to be a Laker. thats who we should be watching. these comments worry me. second favorite team my ass… yeah, i’ll take Los Angeles Sparks for $500 Alex(Trebek to you slow types)…
Lakers, Hurricanes, Dolphins
Imagine my sports world in the 80's. They're almost back, 'ceptin the Dolphins
by LAKESHOWrydamee on Dec 7, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
I was wondering that.
It was probably a joke: 1 vote for the Cavs
and 3 for the Celts
Shaquille O'Neal: "Tell him Shaq doesn’t respond to juvenile delinquents without a college degree. Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk. In the meantime, he should call me Dr. Shaq because I’m working on my PhD." (Referring to 17-year-old rookie Andrew Bynum, who compared himself to Shaq…except that he can make free throws.)
(courtesy of www.shaqquotes.com)
if those people truly liked the celtics as a second team
we might have to kill them :)
Leave Chad Billingsley alone!!!
I voted for thunder but there real name is the super sonics
rip all things green and gold
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
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The Choice Is Arduous
Have to go by the numbers.
Boston Lepers – after much soul searching (not). Hell no! They ought to be investigated with the Rico Act – scumbags. Most presumptious, non sportsmanlike team in history starting with that little turd Arnold.
Toronto Craptors – not really, however, I must say they are absolutely indifferent to me. Too europe to ever amount to a hill of beans.
New York Knuckleheads – I don’t respect approximation, or their dedication to mediocrity, so no.
Philadelphia Seventy Sucksters – horrible team concept. Ugly offense. Dumb management, plus the worst fit in history, Elton Brand. Will pass.
New Jersey Nots – well, I will have mercy. Not amusing to kick a corpse. No.
Cleveland Swampdwellers – I might even like this team were it not for its’ association with the biggest douchebag in present-day pro ball – Princess James. We will need to enlarge Staples just to make space for his enormous ego. Nixed.
Milwaukee Sucks – tautologically – so no.
Detroit Pissed Ons – have always despised their bloodthirsty, non sportsmanlike interpretation of pro basketball. Almost as bad as the Lepers, so like the Lepers, they can burn in hell. No!
Chicago Gelded Heifers – I might have like this team, were it not for the Chicago sports establishment cramming their arrogance down our throats, like, forever! Off the plank!
Indiana Posers – No, not really! Not that they have ever done anything to gain my disrespect, but maybe that is the problem. They have just always been irrelevant to my world. No.
Orlando Mad Chicks – Respectable team. Don’t like their psychotic Coach however. No, certainly not a second favorite.
Atlanta Funky Pigeons – Another respectable team. Don’t like their playing style. But, no!
Miami Absolute Kelvin – Horrible organization. Trying to squeeze blood from a turnip. No, I don’t like them.
Charlotte Barf Rats – I despise Larry Brown. The only good thing that I can say about them is that they were stupid enough to take Space Balls (Radmanovic) off of our hands, and for that I will be eternally grateful. Still, not a second favorite.
Washington Whizzers – a prophetic nickname, all they do is take a whizz. Dumb team.
Denver No Guts – Karl is an obnoxious blowhard. Many of the players are his close disciples in this discipline. A very arrogant team, and it is difficult to find historical reasons for them to believe they are all that. They have never won jack! Screw them.
Utah Jizz – the worst fanbase in the League. This is sufficient for me to hope they never ever even win a kewpie at one of their county fairs. No.
Portland Aimless Wanderers – Well, this is just one of the most irrelevant teams in NBA history. It also has the stupidest front office. No respect. Were it not for their having they heads up their butts, they would have five or six O’Briens by now. No, not them!
Oklahoma City Silence – Well, I really don’t have an axe to grind with this team. However, it is just another irrelevant team. So, no!
Minnesota Toothless Puppies – Sorry team all considered. If I could make myself respect losers, they might get my vote, but no, not them…
Dallas Prancing Ponies – The owner is Mark Cuban, and it is a condition sufficient to consider the whole kit and caboodle in Dallas the spawn of the devil. Long may they fail!
Houston Rockettes – Douche fans. Respectable team. If they didn’t have bad luck, they wouldn’t have any luck, at all! Not, however, a second favorite. They have given us too much trouble in the past.
San Antonio Blunt Rowels – This team, strangely enough, leaves me rather neutral. They generally have my respect, but they are not a candidate for second favorite.
New Orleans Whore Nuts – Poor, poor Whore Nuts. Terrible organization, bad Owner, dumb decisions, and generally a waste of time as a team. Not them.
Memphis Teddy Bears – another ridiculous franchise. When I think of them, I think how much good it would do the League if the League contracted and lost about six of these dead weight franchises that add absolutely nothing to the League. No, not them.
Phoenix White Dwarves – I don’t feel the rust towards this team that a lot of Laker fans do. They have rarely been relevant. However, a failing franchise, no options, thin bench, a ridiculous Center named Frye that has absolutely no inside presence and is such an inconsistent bit of fluff that he should start wearing a tutu. No, not them.
Sacramento Cow Plops – I despise this team. How dare they think ever, that they could compete with us. They have now returned to their natural milieu, the cow pasture, and have by necessity lowered their crest, and moved to the back of the caboose, which is where they belong. Absolutely not them.
Los Angeles Crappers – Well, to say something about them makes one feel like he is pulling off wings from flies! The worst run franchise in the history of the world. Unfortunately, the Lakers are making up the difference for the rent in Staples for these turds, that have been essentially notoriety parasites on the butts of the Lakers for decades. They should just shoot themselves for manifest ineptitude.
Golden State Pacifists – Don Nelson, bless his heart, is apparently battling Alzheimer’s since this can be the only explanation for how much he has trashed this franchise since he has been there. No respect for the organization, or the poor Owner that has been trying to rid himself of this albatross for more than two years. No, not them.
Oops! I have run out of teams.
I guess I just don’t have a second favorite
Long Live The Lakers! All others, take a back seat!

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