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[cormack12]

Since opening my eyes to the wonders of Kodi and TV on demand, it finally gives me a chance to actually have the opportunity to follow NBA properly. So I'll give you a little bit of info and hopefully it will narrow my options down to pick a team to follow. I'm UK based for info so I could read wiki entries but I figure the knowledge from proper fans will be much better suited. Hoping to end up with a shortlist of 3 at most here

1. Of the places I've been and seen in the US, I definitely prefer the West Coast;
2. I don't want to just support the team that walks the title each year (if this actually is a thing in NBA);
3. I prefer teams that play to a decent technical level;
4. Like teams with a bit of heritage and history;
5. Always winning isn't important but I wanna follow someone that realistically challenges;
6. I prefer teams that take a chance on some improvised play now and again;
7. I like coaches who take a risk now and again, and are not afraid to try things rather than stick with 'tried and trusted'.

Fire away........that enough to make a suggestion?

 

[maliedoo]

Blazers

 

[Diprosalic]

Sounds like Clippers to me.

(Golden State is the real answer)

 

[infiniteloop]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

 

[Haloid1177]

Warriors obviously.

 

[flkraven]

Sounds like Clippers to me.

Yup. Clippers are so fucking fun to watch.

 

[giga]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

.

 

[Toxi]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

Heh

 

[Rhaegar]

3. I prefer teams that play to a decent technical level;

Sounds like you're looking for a college basketball team.

Alternatively, the San Antonio Spurs are technically strong, but I'm not sure improvisation is a big part of their gameplan.

 

[Fenderputty]

Go with the lakers. It's like picking up the best stock at the lowest price. When they're good again, people can't call you a bandwagon fan.

 

[Jag]

Warriors or Clippers based on your criteria.

 

[breakfuss]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

Lol, stop.

OP, San Antonio probably plays the most technically sound/fundamental ball. They also hold the distinction of being the least interesting.

 

[VeryGooster]

Probably the Spurs or the Clippers

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

 

[Quixzlizx]

Not a West Coast team, but the GM of the Houston Rockets (Daryl Morey) is known as a bit of a mad scientist of the NBA. The way he builds his teams are based entirely around statistical analysis rather than traditional wisdom. The Rockets have kind of been semi-contenders who haven't advanced very far in the playoffs the past few years, but they are looking pretty strong so far this season.

They also have a decent history, including winning the NBA championship both seasons that Michael Jordan took off in the middle of his career.

 

[Mortemis]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

lmao

 

[VindicatorZ]

I'm biased towards the Miami Heat. If we still had Lebron, that'd be the choice.

Right now though the obvious choice is Golden State Warriors. West coast, exciting style, and great cities (Bay area, San Francisco/Oakland)

Possibly LA Clippers too.

 

[Messi]

Rockets

GET THEM FT's BEARD

 

[Red Blaster]

based on your overall criterion: warriors or blazers

if you care about number 3 a lot then the hawks

Not a West Coast team, but the GM of the Houston Rockets (Daryl Morey) is known as a bit of a mad scientist of the NBA. The way he builds his teams are based entirely around statistical analysis rather than traditional wisdom. The Rockets have kind of been semi-contenders who haven't advanced very far in the playoffs the past few years, but they are looking pretty strong so far this season.

They also have a decent history, including winning the NBA championship both seasons that Michael Jordan took off in the middle of his career.

lolololol rockets games are unwatchable because kevin mchale is a moron who literally doesn't run any plays so its just harden flopping for free throws aka why they wont ever crack the 2nd round

 

[number47]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

New York City.Best State Ever.

 

[ISOM]

Either the Atlanta Hawks or Golden State. Probably Golden State since you prefer the West Coast.

 

[VeryGooster]

Yeah Golden State's finished above .500 in the last few years I think but they're having an amazing season this year too. They have like 3 championships to their name too.

 

[jtb]

Sonics

Spoiler

#neverforget

 

[DrFunk]

The Hawks pretty much fit your criteria but our bandwagon is full :3

 

[_woLf]

Blazers

First reply nailed it!

 

[Diprosalic]

They have like 3 championships to their name too.

(1947, 1956, 1975)

 

[Ninjimbo]

The Warriors are the easiest to root for right now.

I would also recommend the Heat because Chris Bosh is the most likable superstar in the NBA.

 

[Quixzlizx]

based on your overall criterion: warriors or blazers

if you care about number 3 a lot then the hawks



lolololol rockets games are unwatchable because kevin mchale is a moron who literally doesn't run any plays so its just harden flopping for free throws aka why they wont ever crack the 2nd round

Well, the problem is that the technically sound teams don't have a lot of improvisation, since improvisation ruins the offensive flow of the technically sound scheme.

 

[Amory]

If you wanna catch a team that'll be on their way up sooner than later, go with the Celtics.

They basically got stripped of all their good players over the past couple years but what's left is an energetic group of young players who play hard and are fun to watch. And they have the cap space and a slew of draft picks to improve a ton over the next 5 or so years, especially in the eastern conference.

Plus they're the Celtics, so naturally they're fucking awesome.

 

[True Savior]

Suns if you like to follow a team that will drive you to madness.
Nets if you want to follow a franchise who will be bad for quite a while.
Spurs if you want a well coached team , who keeps being top tier without the necessity of throwing stupid money during free agency .

Or you go with the Bulls and weep come playoff time.

 

[breakfuss]

Yeah, Warriors are a good pick as well. I enjoy watching them.

 

[PBY]

HAWKS

 

[alr1ght]

Blazers
Warriors (bandwagon overflowing, though)
Rockets

Don't pick the Clippers. Bunch of unlikable whiners.

 

[Daft Bird]

The Blazers are great for you. They don't have the most history of west coast teams but are fun to watch and should be for years to come.

 

[El Topo]

Anyone but the Spurs.

 

[Diprosalic]

If you wanna catch a team that'll be on their way up sooner than later, go with the Celtics.

nice try Bill.

 

[3Sixty]

The Sonics.

We literally never lose.

 

[Union Carbine]

The Warriors sound perfect for you.

 

[joelseph]

Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls.

 

[wildfire]

New York Knicks. History of success. Storied Franchise. Great owner.

I'm from NY and this post is putting my into a tizzy. I can only imagine anyone outside my state.


Don't follow the Knicks OP.

 

[soundahfekz]

New York Knicks if you like your OT's dominated by whining from fans of a team that's been irrelevant for a decade and a half

Spoiler

this season? Warriors or Hawks

 

[Amory]

nice try Bill.

I think it's a great pick for the OP the only thing on his list that we don't have is being on the west coast.

You don't wanna pick a team like the Warriors, that's bandwagon central. Their success is great for people who have rooted for them for all the shit years but to start cheering for them now would be lame.

The Celtics are all kinds of bad, but there's actually a solid plan in place to improve relatively soon.

 

[pokeystaples]

Might I suggest every Texas team but the Mavericks?

Spoiler

fuck Dallas.

 

[Mr.Swag]

Blazers

I'm all the way in Miami and I was rooting for Portland last finals.

 

[VeryGooster]

Suns if you like to follow a team that will drive you to madness.
Nets if you want to follow a franchise who will be bad for quite a while.
Spurs if you want a well coached team , who keeps being top tier without the necessity of throwing stupid money during free agency .

Or you go with the Bulls and weep come playoff time.

 

[chifanpoe]

The answer is The Chicago Bulls.

 

[Wreav]

Those Knicks suggestions tho

 

[nomster]

Golden state is looking like a good one to stick with for awhile. Nice young team, good coach, likeable star player.

 

[theechrisfox]

The Sacramento Kings. Praise Boogie.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Blazers

This.

and the golden state warriors they are super fun to watch as well.

Native New Yorker don't follow the knicks OP only us New Yorkers should bare the pain and the embarrassment. It's comical.

 

[Diprosalic]

The answer is The Chicago Bulls.

well you got 7, not going with the tried and trusted like resting your players.