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The word fan derives from the word fanatic.

Fanatic comes from the word fanaticus in Latin which refers to Temple loonies.

And fanaticus derived from the word fanum in Latin which basically means Temple.


And I have told you these things for no reason.
 
White Chocolate said:
I'm only 20. This generation coming up is dumb as ****. The NBA and NFL aren't going anywhere.


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You want a generation that is dumb as ****? Look at the baby boomers. More money, more opportunity, more everything than anyone has ever had before. What did they accomplish?

Bankrupt social security, lots of credit card debt, elected Trump, no retirement, big homes they live in in their 50's that they don't own and never will, reverse mortgages, Reagan and his massive government deficit spending.

That's dumb as ****. Remember my post. When you are in your 60's, your generation will be remembered as the greatest since the "greatest generation". You guys will save the world.
 
green said:
You want a generation that is dumb as ****? Look at the baby boomers. More money, more opportunity, more everything than anyone has ever had before. What did they accomplish?

Bankrupt social security, lots of credit card debt, elected Trump, no retirement, big homes they live in in their 50's that they don't own and never will, reverse mortgages, Reagan and his massive government deficit spending.

That's dumb as ****. Remember my post. When you are in your 60's, your generation will be remembered as the greatest since the "greatest generation". You guys will save the world.
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I never said I wanted a dumb as **** generation coming up. I simply stated that the generation coming up is dumb as ****. I can only hope that we can buck the trend and turn things around for our own good of course.


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Ostertag>Duncan said:
I've been bored with the NBA for a long time now(outside the Jazz obviously). I'm trying to transition what I do with European soccer to the NBA and really trying to learn the game and understand what individual teams are trying to accomplish in terms of tactics. It's given the games a new dimension and actually made me watch other teams beside the Jazz. Recommended.
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Now there's a sport/leagues that puts the NBA's lack of parity to shame.
 
Ostertag>Duncan said:
This is how I am with European soccer. It's a great joy and relief from being a tortured Jazz fan. I have no rooting interest except in certain underdog situations. I just enjoy looking up formations/tactics and dissecting what I see. EPL, La Liga, Budesliga, Serie A all morning on Saturday and Sunday is basically the highlight of my weekends nowadays and I absolutely love it.
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Ostertag>Duncan said:
I've been bored with the NBA for a long time now(outside the Jazz obviously). I'm trying to transition what I do with European soccer to the NBA and really trying to learn the game and understand what individual teams are trying to accomplish in terms of tactics. It's given the games a new dimension and actually made me watch other teams beside the Jazz. Recommended.
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Interesting. I transitioned away from club soccer completely because of the total lack of parity in the sport. It's annoying seeing smaller clubs nurture the growth of a young starlet, before seeing the likes of Bayern or Madrid or whoever just swooping in with a crazy contract. See what Bayern has constantly done to Borussia. I played soccer my entire life, and I slowly fell in love with basketball when I was 15 or so. I do like your point about formations. And I've been sad about missing Zidane's work with Madrid because Zidane is my favourite player of all-time (I was a massive Les Blues fan, before Albania actually started qualifying for these tournaments).

International soccer though..? Now there is a ****ing sport. Fascinating, dramatic, high-stakes, I put it above the Olympics easily. Zero commercials except for half-time, which is so underrated especially in light of the amount of commercials in North American sports.

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I think what I love with basketball though is the storylines of the players. I don't think there's a single other sport where there's as many "heroes" that can single-handedly not only sway games, but have such a powerful brand that they impose on the game in their own way. Steph with his crazy shots, Klay with his "i'm gonna murder y'all" hot streaks, Lebron being Lebron, Melo with his funny isos, James Harden with his interesting game. It's just fun. The NBA has the best athlete storylines in my opinion. It's the best social media sport, a game tailor made for vines.
 
dalamon said:
Interesting. I transitioned away from club soccer completely because of the total lack of parity in the sport. It's annoying seeing smaller clubs nurture the growth of a young starlet, before seeing the likes of Bayern or Madrid or whoever just swooping in with a crazy contract. See what Bayern has constantly done to Borussia. I played soccer my entire life, and I slowly fell in love with basketball when I was 15 or so. I do like your point about formations. And I've been sad about missing Zidane's work with Madrid because Zidane is my favourite player of all-time (I was a massive Les Blues fan, before Albania actually started qualifying for these tournaments).

International soccer though..? Now there is a ****ing sport. Fascinating, dramatic, high-stakes, I put it above the Olympics easily. Zero commercials except for half-time, which is so underrated especially in light of the amount of commercials in North American sports.

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I think what I love with basketball though is the storylines of the players. I don't think there's a single other sport where there's as many "heroes" that can single-handedly not only sway games, but have such a powerful brand that they impose on the game in their own way. Steph with his crazy shots, Klay with his "i'm gonna murder y'all" hot streaks, Lebron being Lebron, Melo with his funny isos, James Harden with his interesting game. It's just fun. The NBA has the best athlete storylines in my opinion. It's the best social media sport, a game tailor made for vines.
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Vines don't exist

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addictionary said:
The word fan derives from the word fanatic.

Fanatic comes from the word fanaticus in Latin which refers to Temple loonies.

And fanaticus derived from the word fanum in Latin which basically means Temple.


And I have told you these things for no reason.
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Haha...


So when we come to Jazzfanz, we actually come to the Jazz Temple?!?!
 
seattlejazzfan said:
good question. when i was first getting into baseball at about age 9, the orioles had a rookie by the name of Cal Ripken. i decided he was a bad *** and started rooting for him and the O's. no connection to the city of Baltimore. i've been to one game in Baltimore in my life. they've been tough to root for over the years, but i'm stuck.
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I loved watching Cal Ripken too. One of my favourite players.
 
dalamon said:
Interesting. I transitioned away from club soccer completely because of the total lack of parity in the sport. It's annoying seeing smaller clubs nurture the growth of a young starlet, before seeing the likes of Bayern or Madrid or whoever just swooping in with a crazy contract. See what Bayern has constantly done to Borussia. I played soccer my entire life, and I slowly fell in love with basketball when I was 15 or so. I do like your point about formations. And I've been sad about missing Zidane's work with Madrid because Zidane is my favourite player of all-time (I was a massive Les Blues fan, before Albania actually started qualifying for these tournaments).

International soccer though..? Now there is a ****ing sport. Fascinating, dramatic, high-stakes, I put it above the Olympics easily. Zero commercials except for half-time, which is so underrated especially in light of the amount of commercials in North American sports.

--

I think what I love with basketball though is the storylines of the players. I don't think there's a single other sport where there's as many "heroes" that can single-handedly not only sway games, but have such a powerful brand that they impose on the game in their own way. Steph with his crazy shots, Klay with his "i'm gonna murder y'all" hot streaks, Lebron being Lebron, Melo with his funny isos, James Harden with his interesting game. It's just fun. The NBA has the best athlete storylines in my opinion. It's the best social media sport, a game tailor made for vines.
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Yeah lack of parity has always bothered me about soccer and one of the major reasons I shy'd away from picking a rooting interest. The tactics/formation study angle takes the emotion out of it (I'll save it for the Jazz, all I can handle) and really makes you change the way you're viewing the game. I treat it as a little learning hobby for myself basically.

100% agree with international soccer. World Cup and Euros are beautiful events. It's much more than just a soccer game to fans and players (when the USA plays I'm fine getting emotionally invested). I think most importantly those tournaments lack the depressing nature of money and parity issues in club sports.

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Ostertag>Duncan said:
Yeah lack of parity has always bothered me about soccer and one of the major reasons I shy'd away from picking a rooting interest. The tactics/formation study angle takes the emotion out of it (I'll save it for the Jazz, all I can handle) and really makes you change the way you're viewing the game. I treat it as a little learning hobby for myself basically.

100% agree with international soccer. World Cup and Euros are beautiful events. It's much more than just a soccer game to fans and players (when the USA plays I'm fine getting emotionally invested). I think most importantly those tournaments lack the depressing nature of money and parity issues in club sports.

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Ya I love world cup but hate soccer otherwise
 
fishonjazz said:
Ya I love world cup but hate soccer otherwise
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Yeah This. As a sport soccer to me can be like watching paint dry at times (unless you're passionate about one of the teams playing).


If it's an exciting match with lots of goals then yes it's good, but these games can end on a 0-0 draw, and that's often a real yawner.



I do support Arsenal when I get a chance to watch it, not a lot of budget to spend & emphasis on lots of passing, no real super star... kinda like the Jazz.
 
Soccer and baseball, the 2 worst spectator sports. Can be fun to play, but boring as hell to watch.
 
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I post, therefore I am.
 
I'm thinking OKC after the George signing. Have to respect Westbrook staying and George committing to that kind of situation. They obviously have no chance without another piece.

That bum Enes Kanter received 14 points in the 6th man of the year voting.
 
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