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Nobody said it was easy.
(Still, I have a hard time believing it's easier being a Raptors fan.)

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I’d also like to thank the Business Journals for making me feel inferior by forcing me to look up the definition of a word… in your headline. (Although you finished the headline with a preposition so poo on you.)

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by TheJust on Jul 13, 2011 9:14 AM PDT reply actions  

I thought for a second that was Randy looking at me.

Well I guess I´ll be proud to be a Kings fan even if it takes another 20 years to win a title (which it won´t). It´s a sad understanding of what being a fan means if your only way to enjoy your team is them winning rings. I feel a little sad for Scott Thomas for what he misses out on.

by rubenho on Jul 13, 2011 9:56 AM PDT reply actions  

This article does show one big positive

even though the Kings haven’t won a ring in 60 years and only really had one big run of success so far in Sacramento, it’s pretty impressive losing has not really become part of the Kings fan identity.

by wallywagon11 on Jul 13, 2011 10:13 AM PDT reply actions  

The Royals won the Championship

in the first season after I was born. They were lead by Arnie “Hot Hand” Risen.
I am thinking I need to be reborn for the Kings to win a title…
That sacrifice will be a tad tough.
Esp on my mom……182 pounds….Ouch!

As a result of the NBA going dark and staging a lockout I plan on saying only depressing things until the season starts. If they put out the schedule I plan to also go and sit in the Arco parking lot on nights games would have been played. I will Tivo CSN on games nights. They can't stop me. Its my team and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to.

by ElRonToro on Jul 13, 2011 10:24 AM PDT reply actions  

She can take it...

trust me.

"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.

"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.

"I regularly sacrifice good taste for great laughs." - Section214 (speaking of which, check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ here

by PhutureKings on Jul 14, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

this.

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by lars.ON on Jul 13, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

yes!

I’m not really sure what they are trying to measure here.

It is an emotionaly roller coaster for sure, but I do not find it difficult to be a fan of the kings. It would be much harder for me to not to be a fan of them.

by markdog333 on Jul 14, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Kings are my favorite sports team but it's true

 Being a Kings fan sucks ass in so many ways. That said I wouldn’t switch teams or give it up for anything. Maybe I have issues? Lol it’s like being in love with someone who beats you.

I love beating dead horses.

by allbenji's on Jul 13, 2011 1:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

For me, it's a matter of perspective

As a Giants fan, it took me each of my 51 years to see a world championship, while I am only entering year 27 as a Kings. What I’ve learned along the way is to enjoy Mays and Marichal and McCovey and Richmond and Webber and Divac. Over time, the journey provides more memories than the destination. That’s life, I guess. But up until last November, being a combo Giants/Kings fan was certainly a labor of love.

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by section214 on Jul 13, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

...a labor of love unrepaid.

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by section214 on Jul 13, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only people were as dedicated to marriages as they were to their sports teams.

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 13, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Best reply ever

And if it only goes for me and not the wifey I think we should institute these revolutionary rules in the next marriage CBA.

Can't wait for October

by KingsFanInPortland on Jul 13, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rainbow

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 14, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Double rainbow?

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 14, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I like how you set your own joke up.

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by PurpleLoco on Jul 14, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

lol

I didn’t want to set up another green in the same thread.

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 14, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

What does it mean man??

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by otis29 on Jul 14, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

League rules dictate they have to be at least one year removed from high school to enter the draft.

…Or 19 and European. Which sounds awesome, btw.

"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.

"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.

"I regularly sacrifice good taste for great laughs." - Section214 (speaking of which, check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ here

by PhutureKings on Jul 14, 2011 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I didn't age the extra 20 years

until I sat directly in front of you at StR night. The Thundrsticks wounds still have not healed.

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by section214 on Jul 13, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Really?

I’d hate to be a fan in a place like Toronto, where no one wants to go or stay. At least stars that don’t want to come here eventually fall in love with it. And I’d also hate to be a fan of a team whose karma decided to take their superstar rookie’s first year from him just as a reminder that they’re permanently in the karmic doghouse as long as their team is owned by Donald fucking Sterling

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by vfettke on Jul 13, 2011 2:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Minnesota is worse than Toronto.

At least Toronto has a hockey team.

Minne just has ungodly cold and a poster of Kevin Garnett.

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 13, 2011 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Let me tell y'all a thing or two

about being a die hard fan to a team that’s known for losing (check my name below)

by Cubs n Kings on Jul 13, 2011 4:01 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

...and we're done here

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by section214 on Jul 13, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't know how old you are

But that’s enough grief and anguish for several lifetimes…

by outrider on Jul 13, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

No surprise. As a native of Sacramento that lives out East I get a funny look when I tell someone my fav pro sports team is the Kings. You would surprised by the number of people who have not the slightest idea where in CA that Sactown is.

by VirginiaKingsFan on Jul 13, 2011 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

when I lived in KY

My nickname was OC for some reason. No matter how many times I explained it.

The weather outside is weather. - Kunu

by Red Reign on Jul 14, 2011 1:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

When I lived in KY

My nickname was brother, and it was given to me by my mom, dad, brother, sister, uncle, aunt…

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by section214 on Jul 14, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

When I went to Kentucky Fried Chicken

my nickname was “Extra Side of Gravy Guy.”

I only went there once, and no one said this to my face. I might not have even had an official nickname. But, if I did, that would probably be it…because they don’t know much about me other than I ordered a side of extra gravy.

"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.

"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.

"I regularly sacrifice good taste for great laughs." - Section214 (speaking of which, check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ here

by PhutureKings on Jul 14, 2011 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that is weird.

I mean, I swim in it sometimes, but living in it? No thanks.

"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.

"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.

"I regularly sacrifice good taste for great laughs." - Section214 (speaking of which, check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ here

by PhutureKings on Jul 14, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't speak for RR,

but the answer is simple and obvious for me – I’m a dick.

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by section214 on Jul 14, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

not done in the same spirit but ...


I raise a gloved fist in your honor (it’s the KY)

by betweentheeyes on Jul 14, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly

As soon as I posted this I should have known to spell out Kentucky.

The weather outside is weather. - Kunu

by Red Reign on Jul 15, 2011 5:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Univ of Louisville plays at the KFC Yum Center

It’s nicknamed the “Bucket.” They are currently recruiting a stud ball player named “Chicken.” Seriously.

The weather outside is weather. - Kunu

by Red Reign on Jul 15, 2011 5:43 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

true story

I was at the Makers Mark distillery in Jan 2004 when it was about 10 degrees. Tour guide kept messing up. She said “I’m sorry y’all, my family tree doesn’t branch.”

The weather outside is weather. - Kunu

by Red Reign on Jul 15, 2011 5:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I would say the most pathetic, perhaps not peripatetic fans are in Los Angeles and cheer for the Lakers

And perhaps worse off are the Knick fans in New York. They have piad higher ticket prices and dealt with a persistent onslaught of disappointment more so than us here in Sacramento the last fifteen years.

by betweentheeyes on Jul 13, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Still, I have a hard time believing it’s easier being a Raptors fan.

Clippers, perhaps? I know they have Blake Griffin, but they play in the Lakers’ building and have Donald Sterling for an owner. While I am not a Clippers fan, I have a great deal of respect for that group of people.

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by AndyHogan14 on Jul 13, 2011 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

As a Kings fan, I actually feel sorry for Clippers fans

’Nuff said.

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by section214 on Jul 13, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lol, I'm actually wearing a Clippers tshirt this very moment

They’ve always been my #2 team after the Kings since I hit basketball puberty (age 12)

" 1 + 1 = 3 " - David Kahn

by Shizzo on Jul 13, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Clippers as a #2 team

There is a certain symmetry to that…

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by section214 on Jul 14, 2011 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

You poor bastard.

I don’t know how you survived 2008.

"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds

by Juan Primo on Jul 13, 2011 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Add the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Thrashers

and you’re life would be just grand.

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by AndyHogan14 on Jul 13, 2011 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please don't root for USA Men's Soccer.

I want us to at least have SOME hope for a World Cup title!

"Put Kobe or Lebron in a wheelchair, and I can GUARANTEE Tyreke would demolish either. You might want to rethink what you just said." - MarcusC.

"I never read those trade threads. They seem to be mainly populated with the sports equivalent of people who think the Rapture is imminent." - andy sims.

"I regularly sacrifice good taste for great laughs." - Section214 (speaking of which, check out my comedy website, where you can access video clips of my stand-up @ here

by PhutureKings on Jul 14, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

a starting linueup of beno,kmart,salmons,brad miller and mikki moore

with cisco, hawes, and douby coming off the bench now THAT is a hard team to root for

by Harrisonyaka on Jul 14, 2011 12:17 AM PDT reply actions  

lolz

"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!

by caseycheesecake on Jul 14, 2011 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

What an idiot, I bet G. Scott Thomas is buddies with Youngman

After all, the first thing I take into consideration is a team’s 60 year history prior to deciding whether I should root for them. Right.

The link to the details of how he decided to rank teams is a joke as well. He sums it up as: wins, plus championships are a key component.

This study is worthless. I challenge anybody to do a more worthwhile study:

1. Which team has the most/least fans?
2. Which team’s fans have been fans the longest/shortest amount of time?
3. Which team has the most fans abroad?
4. What makes a team more likely to have fans (e.g. playstyle, winning, etc.)

  1. is important, because Thomas’ article is based upon wins, yet there is no proof other than his statement, and perhaps anecdotal evidence for this…until he cites otherwise.

by DirtyDribblers on Jul 14, 2011 9:00 AM PDT reply actions  

i want to pound this guy

really difficult to write a 75 word summarization of obvious facts and couple it with a meaningless study that he didn’t even conduct.

couple thoughts……

1. this guy knew nothing of the sacramento kings before writing this article
2. the day i trust The Business Journals to get any sports news is the day i fall out of love with sports.
3. This guy looks like doctor leo marvin’s bullied, younger brother
4. this study is absolutely meaningless and considers limited/shallow/obvious reasons that require no insight in really determining how hard it is to root for a team (did you see the criteria for judging)
5. did i mention i want to pound this guy…. kick us while we are down why don’t you

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 10:40 AM PDT reply actions  

this is where i would post a picture of dr. leo marvin holding a hand puppet talking to his daughter

can anyone help?

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

well not literally wally.....

it’s a sensetive subject, especially the last 6 months

i do feel he needs to get called out for referencing such a meaningless study and trying to support/justify it with 3 short sentences of information (info that he was probably absolutely unaware of)

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 11:04 AM PDT reply actions  

reply fail

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

it's a pathetic study, based on limited criteria

a real sports writer could tear that study up in a heart beat

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

i am sorry you took it so literally... the pounding that is

and yes, it is a sensetive subject

This team is not a guarantee to stay…. so any negative attention aimed our way does nothing but damage the franchise in my eyes. (even if the damage is minimal)

during these uncertain times I am going to be a little sensetive, especially to jackasses like this, who credit these stupid “studies” by bringing them up in their lame attempts at journalism.

"Bobby Jackson sends a dagger DEEP into the heart of Texas!" Kevin Harlan

by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

besides....

if i want to get worked up over stupid shit that relates to my team i think this is the correct forum to do it in

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

i am going to go talk about PF's

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by Loyalty2Royalty on Jul 14, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm a Indiana University alum (2009) and Kings fan since 1999-2000

That’s like 9 coaches in the last decade for my two favorite sports teams combined.

by shlyank on Jul 14, 2011 11:07 AM PDT reply actions  

I guess I just love rooting for the "hard to root for" teams.

I was a Lakers & Heat fan and chose to become a Kings fan when I really got into enjoying the NBA (I saw the right path).
I’m also a Buffalo Bills fan and a ChiSox fan.

I know we're gonna lose but I still think we're gonna win.

by LOUiECOG on Jul 14, 2011 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I think what's overlooked in this article

Is that it doesn’t specify the who. Are the Kings hard to root for if you’re from Sacramento and have a vested interest in the city as well as the team? No. Now consider if you’re new to the sport and are trying to pick a team to follow. Yes, the Kings probably would be hard to follow. This guy isn’t trying to bash the Kings or the people who follow them, and his results aren’t terribly skewed by anything that I can see. Seeing as it’s coming from a business journal, it’s probably trying to assess some form of economic value of teams.

In conclusion, I’d be interested to see his results regressed against estimated values of the franchises.

by Evan A on Jul 14, 2011 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

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