Barrett's comments about Houston fans cements why I can't root for them

[maxiep]

Guys, I know the whole story. The Rockets fan that tried to dump a beer on Pritchard wasn't a Rockets fan at all. It was mediocre man. The problem was he was trying to dump the beer on Nate, but missed.

 

[Further]

Guys, I know the whole story. The Rockets fan that tried to dump a beer on Pritchard wasn't a Rockets fan at all. It was mediocre man. The problem was he was trying to dump the beer on Nate, but missed.

That one got an actual laugh out of me. props.

 

[crandc]

Hey crandc - on this board, no one cares. Take your politics elsewhere. That had nothing to do with the topic.

I was asked if I supported the right to protest. I said yes. The reply is no more irrelevant than the question.

BACK to the topic at hand if I have your permission, BlazerBeav? (or even if I don't)

I am rooting for Houston for 3 reasons:

1) I would root for the Devils from Hell if they were playing the Lakers
2) Jackson's Bulls defeated Adelman's Blazers. It would be nice for Rick to get revenge.
3) If the Rockets win, it means they are one of these "teams of destiny" that don't seem really special in the regular season but get super hot in post season. And then there would surely be no shame in them beating Portland. In fact, that would be a footnote to them beating the Lakers.
4) I am SOOOOO sick of every commentator saying "everyone" wants to see "Kobe and LeBron", like this was a tennis match between individuals. On general principle, I always root against what it is proclaimed "everyone" wants.
5) I would loathe Kobe Bryant even if he were not a Laker.

As to the asshole "fans", is it such a surprise there are assholes in the world who think booze and a ticket give them the right to show the world what jerks they are? I say again the responsiblity is with arena staff to throw them out. And the chant of "Portland sucks" is hardly rough fare - I hear "_____ sucks" all the time at games (Yankees suck, Lakers suck, Giants suck, you name it).

Getting on Blazers fans because they gave Mutumbo an ovation is just a bunch of hicks too dumb to recognize class and intelligence. Not the fault of the players or of Adelman.

 

[ODENISGOD]

its texas, are you really surprised?

 

[Pritchslap Madness]

My boss just got back from Texas and said the people down there are the rudest assholes ever!

 

[BlazersBlood]

If you root for the Lakers, then I don't know that I can call you a die hard Blazer fan. Don't think of it as wanting the Rockets to win as much as wanting the Lakers to lose.

 

[Freshtown]

I was asked if I supported the right to protest. I said yes. The reply is no more irrelevant than the question.

BACK to the topic at hand if I have your permission, BlazerBeav? (or even if I don't)

I am rooting for Houston for 3 reasons:

1) I would root for the Devils from Hell if they were playing the Lakers
2) Jackson's Bulls defeated Adelman's Blazers. It would be nice for Rick to get revenge.
3) If the Rockets win, it means they are one of these "teams of destiny" that don't seem really special in the regular season but get super hot in post season. And then there would surely be no shame in them beating Portland. In fact, that would be a footnote to them beating the Lakers.
4) I am SOOOOO sick of every commentator saying "everyone" wants to see "Kobe and LeBron", like this was a tennis match between individuals. On general principle, I always root against what it is proclaimed "everyone" wants.
5) I would loathe Kobe Bryant even if he were not a Laker.

As to the asshole "fans", is it such a surprise there are assholes in the world who think booze and a ticket give them the right to show the world what jerks they are? I say again the responsiblity is with arena staff to throw them out. And the chant of "Portland sucks" is hardly rough fare - I hear "_____ sucks" all the time at games (Yankees suck, Lakers suck, Giants suck, you name it).

Getting on Blazers fans because they gave Mutumbo an ovation is just a bunch of hicks too dumb to recognize class and intelligence. Not the fault of the players or of Adelman.

Well said. I agree 100%. Repped.

 

[crandc]

Well said. I agree 100%. Repped.

Except of course I originally said I was rooting for the Rockets for 3 reasons, then thought of 2 more but did not edit post. Whoops.

 

[SodaPopinski]

Nope ... sorry ... can't root for Houston. I want their fat, ignorant, racist fans to suffer the agony of losing a playoff series. The sooner the better.

As for the Lakers, nobody here will question my hatred of them. I'll have no problem rooting for their demise once they knock off the Rockets.

But ... right now ... rooting for the Rockets would feel like giving a guy $100 after he kicked my ass.

-Pop

 

[BlazersBlood]

Nope ... sorry ... can't root for Houston. I want their fat, ignorant, racist fans to suffer the agony of losing a playoff series. The sooner the better.

As for the Lakers, nobody here will question my hatred of them. I'll have no problem rooting for their demise once they knock off the Rockets.

But ... right now ... rooting for the Rockets would feel like giving a guy $100 after he kicked my ass.

-Pop

To each his own I guess.

The Rockets were the better team in that series and they won. Good for them. Yeah some of their fans are pieces of shit, but so what.

After I've been in a good fight, I've always gained respect for the one I've fought, unless they were still disrespecting me afterward. It sounds like the Rockets were giving plenty of respect to the Blazers. I'm sure there's a mutual respect between the two teams.

 

[RR7]

As for the Lakers, nobody here will question my hatred of them.
-Pop

Yes they will. I do. You just said you're rooting for them. Most likely years of Laker hatred, and you're actually going to root for them because of a few ignorant fans in Houston. Rooting against a team because of their fans, but then choosing to root FOR the Lakers? Isn't that like not wanting a tattoo, because it will hurt, and then electing to just brand yourself on the arm instead? Just wow.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I'd root for Allen freaking Iverson to marry my sister and cut me out of his will before I'd root for the L*kers to win a game, even if it was played against the Gitmo Solitary Confinement Cell Block All-Stars.

 

[oldmangrouch]

To each his own I guess.

The Rockets were the better team in that series and they won. Good for them. Yeah some of their fans are pieces of shit, but so what.

After I've been in a good fight, I've always gained respect for the one I've fought, unless they were still disrespecting me afterward. It sounds like the Rockets were giving plenty of respect to the Blazers. I'm sure there's a mutual respect between the two teams.

I agree. Adelman has always been a class act, and I will always feel a certain debt towards him for all the happy memories he gave us as our coach. His players, even Artest, seem to be taking their cue from him.

The drunken rednecks Barrett describes are probably just bandwagon jumpers anyway. They are probably the same people who booed the Rockets when they lost in the first round in years past.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

If you root for the Lakers, then I don't know that I can call you a die hard Blazer fan. Don't think of it as wanting the Rockets to win as much as wanting the Lakers to lose.

Just because you want Houston to lose more than anything else, doesn't mean you're rooting for LA. In the end, who cares? Cuz I expect the winner to come from the East (Cleveland).

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I agree. Adelman has always been a class act, and I will always feel a certain debt towards him for all the happy memories he gave us as our coach. His players, even Artest, seem to be taking their cue from him.

The drunken rednecks Barrett describes are probably just bandwagon jumpers anyway. They are probably the same people who booed the Rockets when they lost in the first round in years past.

Class act as in having to go public and cry about officiating, even while the officiating was in their favor? Yes, class act. Rick Adelman has had the talent to win championships before. He does not have the cajones to take it over the top.

 

[roydezlaw]

My boss just got back from Texas and said the people down there are the rudest assholes ever!

I've been to Texas dozens of times and never thought that...the southern states in general have a friendly, polite manner.

Have your boss try New Jersey, New York or Boston. Rude is a way of life.

 

[crandc]

Have your boss try New Jersey, New York or Boston. Rude is a way of life.

Can't speak for Boston, but I've been to New York several times and had no trouble. Just have to remember everyone is in a hurry and if you stop someone will go right over you.

 

[Spud147]

I'm pulling for Houston. A handful of fans might have been jerks but now that I'm a week away from the series the bottom line for me is I think the Rockets franchise/players/coaches are all pretty classy. Yao giving an encouraging pat GO on the back after he made a good play. Battier has always been a favorite player of mine since before he was drafted. He's just so smart and gracious. Artest's remarks after Game 6 telling his own fans that they needed to be more respectful of the Blazers. Aaron Brooks is a hometown guy.

In fact, the way they're playing the Lakers makes me feel a whole lot better about getting eliminated... they are a very very good team. I think they have a chance to advance to play the Nuggets and I think that would be a heck of a series.

 

[EPIC FAIL GILDERHUS]

I agree. Adelman has always been a class act, and I will always feel a certain debt towards him for all the happy memories he gave us as our coach. His players, even Artest, seem to be taking their cue from him.

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I love how Wheels put it in the broadcast of Game 1, when Adelman was still whining at the refs despite being up 30: "This guy is the biggest beggar I've ever seen-he'd beg and whine at his own wedding!" LOL

 

[LittleAlex]

I am mystified that any Blazer fans would support the Lakers. I just can't wrap my head around it.

I always support whatever team is playing the Lakers. Unless it is Boston. Then I hope for career ending injuries for all players involved, so that both teams manage to loose.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I love how Wheels put it in the broadcast of Game 1, when Adelman was still whining at the refs despite being up 30: "This guy is the biggest beggar I've ever seen-he'd beg and whine at his own wedding!" LOL

In a word, fuck Wheels. Adelman did more for this franchise than Wheels could do in 10 lifetimes.

Adelman has learned to play the game. After being taken advantage of by Phil Jackson a few too many times, he has decided to sacrifice image for what works. I wish Nate would learn to swallow his pride and work the refs a little!

 

[LittleAlex]

In a word, fuck Wheels. Adelman did more for this franchise than Wheels could do in 10 lifetimes.

Adelman has learned to play the game. After being taken advantage of by Phil Jackson a few too many times, he has decided to sacrifice image for what works. I wish Nate would learn to swallow his pride and work the refs a little!

He did once in the playoffs and got rewarded.

 

[crandc]

Well, if you want to talk class, comparing Adelman to Phil Jackson - it's a no-brainer. When it comes to whining because his players got brushed with a fingernail, Jackson has no peer.

 

[LoveRoxHateJazz]

Is this thread serious? Let's hate an entire city, its fans, and its team because their is a rumor some fan might have dropped the N"" bomb.

What's funny is all the racist shit said to Yao, Artest, Battier, Scola, and Adelman. Rather than bitch about it, it fuels them.

 

[SodaPopinski]

What's funny is all the racist shit said to Yao, Artest, Battier, Scola, and Adelman. Rather than bitch about it, it fuels them.

Adelman? Really? Yeah, he sure does have it tough ... what with being a middle-aged white male.

-Pop

 

[crandc]

Adelman? Really? Yeah, he sure does have it tough ... what with being a middle-aged white male.

-Pop

Well, when Adelman was coaching Sacramento, that really class act Phil Jackson compared him to Hitler, because Adelman is of German descent and has a mustache. I kid you not. Perhaps not racist but pretty vulgar & offensive.

 

[maxiep]

I just listened to that Courtside broadcast this morning. I was embarrassed to be a Blazer fan. Mike and Mike sounded like idiots.