Red Right 88

Cleveland sports fan and sports writer

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Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

quit my job decided to drive west

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Who are those people on the bandwagon?


Now that the NBA post-season is underway, I thought it was time for a breakdown. Not of the teams that the Cavs may play but for some of the types of fans that will watch the Cavs play this post season.

Mother Hen

Became a Cavs fan: Not really one but knows everyone else is and wants the community to be happy.

Wears: An apron while she makes wings and snacks for the game.

Answer to what is the shot?: Something from the doctor.

Regular season games watched: 0

Cavs they can name: LeBron, Z and that guy with the hair

Reaction to Cavs losing game six to Magic in ’09: Does this mean there are no more games?

Thoughts on LeBron’s contract status: Unaware it is expiring.

Answer to will the Cavs win the NBA title this year?: Hopes so.

If the Cavs won the title would be most happy for: The city.

Johnny Bandwagon

Became a Cavs fan: When the Cavs went to the finals in 2007.

Wears: LeBron jersey or the free shirt left on their seat at the Q.

Answer to what is the shot?: Cherry Bomb

Regular season games watched: A few minutes here and there.

Cavs they can name: most of this year’s roster

Reaction to Cavs losing game six to Magic in ’09: It was Mike Brown’s fault, really angry then 10 minutes later dancing to the Superman Song on the dance floor.

Thoughts on LeBron’s contract status: Knows LeBron will stay in Cleveland because he is from here and he can make more money here and Cleveland is the best location in the nation.

Answer to will the Cavs win the NBA title this year?: No doubt

If the Cavs won the title would be most happy for: Z

Corporate Big Shot

Became a Cavs fan: When LeBron was drafted.

Wears: Shirt and tie with free shirt from the Q.

Answer to what is the shot?: Well back then I was a Bulls fan so ...

Regular season games watched: Home games at the Q.

Cavs they can name: Players since LeBron joined the team

Reaction to losing Cavs losing game six to Magic in ’09: Sad but believed next year would be the year.

Thoughts on LeBron’ contract status: Mood goes up and down based on what ESPN or other media is reporting.

Answer to will the Cavs win the NBA title this year?: They better.

If the Cavs won the title would be most happy for: Improved business climate in area.

Radio Show Caller

Became a Cavs fan: Because the Browns don’t play year round.

Wears: Depending on age, a Bingo Smith, World B Free, or a Mark Price jersey.

Answer to what is the shot?: “Expletive”

Regular season games watched: Most of them.

Cavs they can name: Just about every one of them since he started following the team.

Reaction to Cavs losing game six to Magic in ’09: Knew it would happen because God hates Cleveland.

Thoughts on LeBron’s contract status: He’s gone

Answer to will the Cavs win the NBA title this year?: Not a chance.

If the Cavs won the title would be most happy for: Would still be angry that the Browns haven’t won a championship since 1964.

Cleveland Sports Guy

Became a Cavs fan: shortly after birth

Wears: Whatever is in his closet but never a jersey with another man’s name on it.

Answer to what is the shot?: Shakes head tries to talk and then shakes head again.

Regular season games watched: All that he can.

Cavs they can name: Everyone whoever played for them

Reaction to Cavs losing game six to Magic in ’09: The better team won (Mike Brown’s a idiot)

Thoughts on LeBron’s contract status: Win this year and would drive LeBron to New York himself.

Answer to will the Cavs win the NBA title this year?: Afraid to answer because they don’t want to jinx it.

If the Cavs won the title would be most happy for: Himself.