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The NBA season is well & truly back, and #CourtsideFracas are conscious we have a lot of UK-based
fans still getting into the sport. But stuck on which team to follow?
We might be able to help...
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fans still getting into the sport. But stuck on which team to follow?We might be able to help...
Tomorrow, we focus on the West, but first off, we will be covering the Eastern Conference (Yeah, there's like, two leagues, it's weird, you'll get the hang of it).
Let's get going...
Let's get going...
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Based down south. Young attacking coaches widely liked. Can they defend? Probably not, but who cares! Prominent lightie players perfect for Instagram; lost lots of games in recent years but are still cool
Based down south. Young attacking coaches widely liked. Can they defend? Probably not, but who cares! Prominent lightie players perfect for Instagram; lost lots of games in recent years but are still cool
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Bit of a no brainer here. One of the true dynasties of the sport, history of glory and tradition, big Irish immigrant history. Smashed the 1980βs, 90βs were not kind. Rivalry with another great power dominates discussion...
Bit of a no brainer here. One of the true dynasties of the sport, history of glory and tradition, big Irish immigrant history. Smashed the 1980βs, 90βs were not kind. Rivalry with another great power dominates discussion...
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Big city club that preferred a shiny new arena over long-term fans. Not a big deal in their city. Enjoy a 'past it' signing. Signing KD and Kyrie as big a shock as Tevez/Mascherano was; hopefully Brooklyn can do better...
Big city club that preferred a shiny new arena over long-term fans. Not a big deal in their city. Enjoy a 'past it' signing. Signing KD and Kyrie as big a shock as Tevez/Mascherano was; hopefully Brooklyn can do better...
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Ok, yeah, Charlotte were a tough one.
Based down south, share a confusing backstory of name changes & franchising. History ties their creation & FA Cup win (1998) as well as them leaving their home (2004). It'll do.
Ok, yeah, Charlotte were a tough one.
Based down south, share a confusing backstory of name changes & franchising. History ties their creation & FA Cup win (1998) as well as them leaving their home (2004). It'll do.
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Went from cool, successful team of the 90s to struggling since their bald icons left. Now better for fashion than performance. Highlight of AFC seasons are new kits & Chicago probably sell more vintage Rodman bits than current stuff.
Went from cool, successful team of the 90s to struggling since their bald icons left. Now better for fashion than performance. Highlight of AFC seasons are new kits & Chicago probably sell more vintage Rodman bits than current stuff.
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Won a title once. Likely that they won't again. LeBron & Love was real 'Shearer x Sutton' vibes, not-great relationship that benefitted both. Despite big achievement, definitely not a tourist destination.
Won a title once. Likely that they won't again. LeBron & Love was real 'Shearer x Sutton' vibes, not-great relationship that benefitted both. Despite big achievement, definitely not a tourist destination.
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Reputation precedes itself here. 'Dirty Leeds' & the 'Bad Boy Pistons' are a match made in heaven. Hard-working places that won big in the early 1990s AND early 2000s. Not a team to scrap with. Detroit need their Bielsa...
Reputation precedes itself here. 'Dirty Leeds' & the 'Bad Boy Pistons' are a match made in heaven. Hard-working places that won big in the early 1990s AND early 2000s. Not a team to scrap with. Detroit need their Bielsa...
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Bare with me here... less about the teams (although both big clubs) & more about the places themselves. The British Midlands = a huge football hub, & Indiana really is the heart of basketball in the Mid-west. Heritage.
Bare with me here... less about the teams (although both big clubs) & more about the places themselves. The British Midlands = a huge football hub, & Indiana really is the heart of basketball in the Mid-west. Heritage.
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Great parallels here. Nouveau riche. Best club in the city/state. Upturn in success by signing Shaq/Drogba in early 00s. Had a big 3 that the nation HATED. Now blend youngsters with some big talent based off that past culture/mentality.
Great parallels here. Nouveau riche. Best club in the city/state. Upturn in success by signing Shaq/Drogba in early 00s. Had a big 3 that the nation HATED. Now blend youngsters with some big talent based off that past culture/mentality.
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Big club, no doubt, but not fashionable. Team that is probably best defined by heroes leaving to join superteams (Cole - United, Kareem - L.A.) or staying through loyality like Giannis and Shearer. Matter to the locals.
Big club, no doubt, but not fashionable. Team that is probably best defined by heroes leaving to join superteams (Cole - United, Kareem - L.A.) or staying through loyality like Giannis and Shearer. Matter to the locals.
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I know, again! but Arsenal are just funny in so many different ways. Who's been the punchline for over a decade? AFC & NYK. Who regularly protests against ownership? AFC & NYK. Whose fans have just absolutely been THROUGH it? Yeah..
I know, again! but Arsenal are just funny in so many different ways. Who's been the punchline for over a decade? AFC & NYK. Who regularly protests against ownership? AFC & NYK. Whose fans have just absolutely been THROUGH it? Yeah..
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Confused? Well!
White & blue? Check
Smaller team in their state/borough? Check
Defined by big man of the past that is still revered? Check
Only the second biggest attraction in town (Thanks, Disneyland and Westfield!)? Check
Confused? Well!
White & blue? Check
Smaller team in their state/borough? Check
Defined by big man of the past that is still revered? Check
Only the second biggest attraction in town (Thanks, Disneyland and Westfield!)? Check
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Like looking in a mirror. Great shades of blue, potentially lunatic fans, iconic Coaches, Australians that re-defined conventional positions (how DID a little midfielder score so many headers?), overshadowed by Irish rivals.
Like looking in a mirror. Great shades of blue, potentially lunatic fans, iconic Coaches, Australians that re-defined conventional positions (how DID a little midfielder score so many headers?), overshadowed by Irish rivals.
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What are Welsh/Canadian teams doing in English/American Leagues? Cross-border away days. Mad.
Swansea don't have the recent Raptor success, but Michu was a fun year, like Kawhi.
A swan also kind of looks like a dinosaur
What are Welsh/Canadian teams doing in English/American Leagues? Cross-border away days. Mad.
Swansea don't have the recent Raptor success, but Michu was a fun year, like Kawhi.
A swan also kind of looks like a dinosaur
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Capital city; but not very relevant. At the same time, nobody seems to really mind them though.
Bored everyone with transfer stories about their stars for years, only for them to stay.
Red & Blue.
Lose a lot.
Capital city; but not very relevant. At the same time, nobody seems to really mind them though.
Bored everyone with transfer stories about their stars for years, only for them to stay.
Red & Blue.
Lose a lot.
Right, that's me done for the day. Western Conference up tomorrow.
Nobody (Arsenal) get upset with your clubs choice of partner, this thread was as scientifically factual as it could be.
See you tomorrow at 3pm!
- YJ
Nobody (Arsenal) get upset with your clubs choice of partner, this thread was as scientifically factual as it could be.
See you tomorrow at 3pm!
- YJ
