Great article by Simmons

[Swoopz]

Bill Simmons on what it's about to be a fan. Bit of a long read but it's worth it.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8026268/the-consequences-caring

Then I remembered something. Sports is a metaphor for life. Everything is black and white on the surface. You win, you lose, you laugh, you cry, you cheer, you boo, and most of all, you care. Lurking underneath that surface, that's where all the good stuff is — the memories, the connections, the love, the fans, the layers that make sports what they are. It's not about watching your team win the Cup as much as that moment when you wake up thinking, In 12 hours, I might watch my team win the Cup. It's about sitting in the same chair for Game 5 because that chair worked for you in Game 3 and Game 4, and somehow, this has to mean something. It's about using a urinal between periods, realizing that you're peeing on a Devils card, then eventually realizing that some evil genius placed Devils cards in every single urinal. It's about leaning out of a window to yell at people wearing the same jersey as you, and it's about noticing an airport security guy staring at your Celtics jersey and knowing he'll say, "You think they win tonight?" before he does. It's about being an NBA fan but avoiding this year's Western Conference finals because you still can't believe they ripped your team away, and it's about crying after that same series because you can't believe your little unassuming city might win the title. It's about posing for pictures before a Stanley Cup clincher, then regretting after the fact that you did. It's about two strangers watching you cry at a stoplight. It's black and white, but it's not. [quote/]

[Bankshot]

The most memorable thing about that game besides Lebron going crazy, was what the crowd did at the end.  He was at the game and in his long article about "caring" he didn't mention it once, unless I missed it.

[Mr October]

The most memorable thing about that game besides Lebron going crazy, was what the crowd did at the end.  He was at the game and in his long article about "caring" he didn't mention it once, unless I missed it.

He was talking about his first hand experience. He wasn't in the building for the final chant (and I have no problem with that. Lebron ripped that crowd's heart out).

Great article.

I am so glad i watched that game. It was an amazing sports fan game. Being on the losing end sucked, but I love watching these Celtics, and the chant was such a great reward at the end.

[Celtics18]

The most memorable thing about that game besides Lebron going crazy, was what the crowd did at the end.  He was at the game and in his long article about "caring" he didn't mention it once, unless I missed it.

No, he didn't mention it.  Simmons does say he left early, though.  You missed it, Bill.  You missed it!!!  Unbelievable.  You can afford to fly in from LA for a night, snag a ticket, and go to a game, but I don't have the time or money to drive up from Providence to catch a playoff game. 

And, you are paid to write about this stuff.  Simmons may have used to be the "regular" sports fan that he claims to be, but that was weak, just weak.

He must really be kicking himself for missing that moment.  At least he didn't lie and say he stayed for the Chant.

He should go to Miami for game seven.  He'll fit right in.

[pork3]

Bill Simmons on what it's about to be a fan. Bit of a long read but it's worth it.

When it comes to Simmons, who is rather notorious for his endless ramblings, this is par for the course.

-Jamman