I need a new NBA team.

[P J Shaker]

portland...it makes the most sence....every where else you would be a badwagoneer....portland are the closest to you and they are going to be an exciting team

[tomkent53]

Hmmm.
Siding with the enemy.
Oh well. Sounds better than the Stupid Thunder.
Portland fan I'll be then.

[Trey]

If you haven't already decided, may I suggest the Bulls? They have a big fanbase thanks in part to Jordan, they are a young up-and-coming team like Portland but not your sworn enemy, and you won't seem that different rooting for them in another city (unlike the typical bandwagon fan).

Either choice is a good one as they said, you'll get to see plenty of Portland so if you watch hoops a ton that might be the way to go. If not or you just really can't root for them, give the Derrick Rose and the Baby Bulls a thought.

[?QuestionMark?]

Well, when the Raiders and Rams left LA and I had to pick a new team, I cheered for whatever team my favorite player was on. At the time it was Dan Marino and I've been a Dolphins fan ever since.

You should go that route. Pick the team your favorite player is currently on. Or pick a young player that is uber talented and cheer for his team. I suggest the Hornets with Chris Paul, Orlando with Dwight Howard, Utah with Deron Williams, or Atlanta with all their young players.

[tomkent53]

Hmmm. Both Trey and Question mark make a good point...
I'm going to have to think this over, but I really do like Chris Paul and LeBron...
Temporary allegance to the Trail Blazers will be put on hold until I can figure something out.

And I understand about being a Bulls fan... but as much as i loved M.J., they beat the Sonics in the 1996 Finals. Can't forgive them for that

[cruzg24]

pick the Jazz, their uniforms are sweet and they have a good team. And there arent a lot of jazz fans out there.

[tomkent53]

My city used to root for the Jazz when John Stockton played there. He was born and raised here too, so that was a big key. Adam Morrison's from here as well, but not really anybody here roots the Bobcats.

[cruzg24]

John Stockton is my fav nba player of all-time. Hey the good thing is you dont have to pick a new WNBA team right?

[tomkent53]

Lol. Yeah at least we have the Storm. Problem is they might be going away soon as well. Sad, when the only championship team you have left now isn't in the big 3 sports.

[P J Shaker]

Screw the bulls.....if your going over to the east atleast go with a team that isnt in a
complete disaster....the bulls arent up and comming..they were up and comming...now they are full of nothing

[tomkent53]

Bulls weren't on my list anyhow. I'm seriously considering the Hornets and the Cavs though.

[b_roy7]

The Thundercats. Not the Thunder, they don't exist to me. I would root for the Oklahoma City Thundercats as well if I weren't already a Blazer fan. Why not be named after an old cartoon show?

[tomkent53]

You'd root for the Thunder?
Isn't that sac-religious? lol

[cruzg24]

Dont jump the bandwagon and be a Hornets or Cavs fan just cuz of one player. After they retire, then wat are you going to do? I think the smart pick is the Blazers.