I’ve followed basketball on and off for a few years, but never settled on a team. Who is worth rooting for??

  • moonite@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Come to /r/ripcity and support the young rebuilding team in Portland.

    We have the best broadcasters in the business! Kevin Calabro and Lamar Hurd are always professional

  • Beavshak@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d go visit each of the team subreddits, and you’ll get a decent idea of the fanbase’s [online] culture. Widdle it down, and then decide which team has the players that interest you most. Offhand OKC, POR, SAS, SAC all have pretty good fanbases, a promising future (bit rough in POR rn), and some fun to watch players.

    I only recommend checking the team subs because becoming a fan of a team is somewhat like joining a community, and some of those communities are fucking unbearable.

    Edit: Also may seem silly, but maybe consider the team’s announcing crew too. If you watch frequently, you’re going to be spending a lot of time listening to those guys. Like I love Eric Collins (Hornets), but I’m sure he’s too much for some people.

  • Weary_Refrigerator96@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I started following NBA on the 2021 playoffs, and in June I chose the Timberwolves as my NBA team. A promising year from Ant made me hopeful to watch something fun beginning to brew, a feeling that disappeared with the Gobert trade. At least we have Naz Reid…

  • First-Ad-8299@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Pick the team mascot that you like the most, then pick colors, and then Jerseys.

    That’s what I did in 1995/1996 and I’ve been a Raptors fan pretty much since day one and I don’t regret it.

  • stay-at-homie@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    When I was young I cared about players and their personalities. Not so much anymore. I like teams with an identity on the court. I’d say, keep watching and just find a team that has an attitude that suits you.

  • OKcomputer1996@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Where do you live? It’s nice to be a fan of a local team you can actually watch live from time to time.

  • CaliforniaHurricane_@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Lakers or the Warriors

    Not worth it rooting for small market teams, you’ll just be disappointed and mad that your team is nothing but a talent farm for big market teams

  • Mono789@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There have been a lot of rumors about new franchises starting up in the next few years. Maybe you can wait and start with a team from the very beginning? Could be a cool fan experience.