There is also monetary as mentioned earlier.

There’s Time too. I could have done other things instead whenever my team plays.

Sacrifice? Well we do give up some stuff just to be able to show our support for our team.

So, it’s unfair to say that a fan has no contribution whatsoever. Small it may seem if you see each individual in isolation. However, with sheer numbers and clumped together, the effect is definitely felt.

You said: “The sports fan calls himself “proud” and “loyal”, but would turn on them in an instant and throw anyone on the team under the bus at a moment’s notice if you just give them a reason. The sports fan who calls a team “theirs” is actually insanely fickle, anxious, and insecure, which is the exact opposite of pride and loyalty.”

Now, that’s unfair cause you are making a sweeping statement. Not all fans behave as you would mention.

Enjoy the game and players, but all this talk about “our” team pride is ridiculous. Because someone invests emotionally in a game doesn’t make them YOUR team.

That being said, one has to understand that this is a business. As Kobe would oft say, “It’s the nature of the beast,” referring to the NBA.

In as much as we shouldn’t blame the Lakers for trading away Fish to get better players, we shouldn’t put it against him for choosing to play for the Thunder.

Besides, as a real Laker fan and a fan of professional basketball, I look forward to the challenges that get in the way to the Promised Land (which we reached 16 times).

Afterall, if we would claim that we are the best team, then we must beat the best the opposition has to offer. That Laker Pride is latched on the idea that only by beating the best teams can one really brag they are truly the best.

Where’s the pride in beating pick-up teams comprised of clearasil kids?

It wasn’t his decision to leave the Lakers. The man needs to take care of his family. What was he supposed to do then?

I never said the other teams suck. My statements are based on facts which even the haters cannot deny. What is pathetic is that haters take it against the Lakers for being consistent contenders compared to ALL the other teams. Can you blame us if we would snort out and cough up the words “envy” and “jealousy”?

Now, I’ve been a Laker fan since I was a kid during the Magic-Kareem-Worthy Showtime era and still rooted for the Lakers during their dismal showing under Pfund, which means I cannot be accused of being a fair-weather fan.

…unless of course you’re being sarcastic. LOL!

Funny when LAKER haters use that word “fakers.”

What’s so fake with 16 NBA championships, 31 Conference Titles (ergo 31 Finals appearances, 22 Division Titles)?

If Lakers were fake what would you call your team? What has your team got?

Bottomfeeder?

Pathetic.