What a season!
First things first. My beloved Warriors have been eliminated by the almost-all-white Utah Jazz. (This certainly does not help that the Jazz fans were heard calling out racial slurs to the Dubs) I'm at peace, and it wasn't like we'd get past the Spurs anyway (call it self-defense mechanism, whatever, it's true). Let the Jazz get swept. Anyway, my point is this - how are fans so obsessively attached to their favorite sports teams? I mean it's not like we know the players or anything. My family started following the Warriors since last year when they still weren't that great, but I started following them almost obsessively since a little before winter break with their blowout win against Detroit, and even more so after their blowout loss against Sacramento when J-rich got injured. Since then, I've pretty much watched every single game, cut a 2-1/2 hour block just for them, sacrificed my Anatomy or Physics grade, just for the Warriors. We did exactly the same even during their 6-game losing streak when they'd get blown out by 30 points by mediocre teams. I get pissed off when Mav fans or Jazz fans insult them.
Why I love the GSW:
- Their camaraderie. This was something I never achieved with my golf team, these guys were best friends on and off the court, and they all basically have a man-crush on Baron Davis. They keep gushing about their chemistry, which really shows during the game. I love it when newspapers mention in the bottom corner under "Notes" the team's friendship: like when they were in Indiana they all gathered at Al Harrington's house to watch the Superbowl or when they all went out to see "300" together, or you know their chant/war cheer before the games taht ends with "Aaaawwwwhhhh BOOOOOM!"
- They're good-looking. My personal favorite is Jason Richardson and Monta Ellis (and Al's a cutie). But all in all, they're prettier than the Jazz. 'nuff said.
- They exceeded expectations. which was simply MAKING the playoffs, nobody talked about getting past the first round. In fact, we all joked that we should be the 8th seed so we could upset the Mavs, but we didn't really think it'd happen, considering the Mavs almost won the championship last year.
- They play NELLIEBALL. The fast paced style of game that with smaller players who can run n' gun and absolutely dazzle the crowd. They've got the style, the swagger, and the attitude to make basketball fun to watch.
- They play with so much heart. sure sometimes a little too much, but you should have seen the two emotionless guys we had before the trade. So what if there are techs now and then? The Bay Area loves to see the passion.
- They play at the Oracle. which has quickly become my second home over the month of march, during that ridiculous playoff push. I remember that one time I went in there like 4 times in a week. Friday, Clippers game. Monday Celebrating my first acceptance letter from Bowdoin - Mavs game. Tuesday, Season Ticket Holder party. Friday - Twolves game. And obviously, they've got one of the most raucous crowds in the NBA. which is probably why I might have permanantly damaged my vocal chords.
- Gold is the best color, EVER. draw the the comparison between Golden State's obnoxiously bright yellow to the tranquil baby blue of the Jazz. Yeah.
- BD is BOSS. check it out.
My icon, basically. Matt Barnes' and Pietrus' reactions are hilarious. And that one rabid fan, I reacted exactly the same way.
Even Mistah Fab did a song about them.
http://www.divshare.com/download/635397-01b
I love this team.
Why I love the GSW:
- Their camaraderie. This was something I never achieved with my golf team, these guys were best friends on and off the court, and they all basically have a man-crush on Baron Davis. They keep gushing about their chemistry, which really shows during the game. I love it when newspapers mention in the bottom corner under "Notes" the team's friendship: like when they were in Indiana they all gathered at Al Harrington's house to watch the Superbowl or when they all went out to see "300" together, or you know their chant/war cheer before the games taht ends with "Aaaawwwwhhhh BOOOOOM!"
- They're good-looking. My personal favorite is Jason Richardson and Monta Ellis (and Al's a cutie). But all in all, they're prettier than the Jazz. 'nuff said.
- They exceeded expectations. which was simply MAKING the playoffs, nobody talked about getting past the first round. In fact, we all joked that we should be the 8th seed so we could upset the Mavs, but we didn't really think it'd happen, considering the Mavs almost won the championship last year.
- They play NELLIEBALL. The fast paced style of game that with smaller players who can run n' gun and absolutely dazzle the crowd. They've got the style, the swagger, and the attitude to make basketball fun to watch.
- They play with so much heart. sure sometimes a little too much, but you should have seen the two emotionless guys we had before the trade. So what if there are techs now and then? The Bay Area loves to see the passion.
- They play at the Oracle. which has quickly become my second home over the month of march, during that ridiculous playoff push. I remember that one time I went in there like 4 times in a week. Friday, Clippers game. Monday Celebrating my first acceptance letter from Bowdoin - Mavs game. Tuesday, Season Ticket Holder party. Friday - Twolves game. And obviously, they've got one of the most raucous crowds in the NBA. which is probably why I might have permanantly damaged my vocal chords.
- Gold is the best color, EVER. draw the the comparison between Golden State's obnoxiously bright yellow to the tranquil baby blue of the Jazz. Yeah.
- BD is BOSS. check it out.
Click to viewMy icon, basically. Matt Barnes' and Pietrus' reactions are hilarious. And that one rabid fan, I reacted exactly the same way.
Even Mistah Fab did a song about them.
http://www.divshare.com/download/635397-01b
I love this team.