I don't really have a second favorite anymore. Used to be the Pistons when Sheed went there and they had Billups and were always in the running. That's been over for a few years. I'd always watch a D'Antoni Suns game, if only for the spectacle. Now though, aside from the Blazers, I really just follow individuals. I'll watch any Chris Paul or LeBron game. I like watching Garnett dominate all facets. I still get a kick out of watching Zach Randolph and his screwy way of scoring in the post without ever leaving the ground, but probably less than I used to. Hmmmm. Ever feel like you just wrote a post exactly like Andy Rooney would?
Hmm after further review I have to include the Sonics (RIP), the Hawks, NOH as long as Paul is on the team, I even gained respect for Houston during that series. As long as it's not Boston, Utah or LA and they aren't playing Portland, I can be talked into liking most teams.
I would like the Thunder if they hadn't formerly been the Sonics and weren't in the same division as Portland. I would have to go with Cleveland all because of LeBron. You just never know when that guy is going to do something absurd.
This is how I am. I don't have rooting interests (unless or another team's win or loss helps the Blazers) when watching other teams.
I used to enjoy watching the SSOL Suns teams. OKC has a lot of good young talent that I think will be fun to watch. The same could be said for Golden State (although more so when they had a healthy Baron Davis on the team). I don't know who my second favorite is right now. Don't really have one, although I enjoyed watching Orlando (and the Chicago/Boston series) in the playoffs. I live in Denver...I don't hate the Nuggets but can't root for them since they're in the division.
My 2nd Favorite team is the Wiz. Gilbert Arenas is my second favorite player to watch aside from BRoy. He takes some of the dumbest shots you've ever seen but they seem to fall.
+3, or whatever number we are up to now. For me, the non Blazers I like and root for are former Blazers.