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There are about 7000 fans that are hardcore, because that was the average attendance in 96-97 and 87-88.
Nah, I'm a regular there and know most of the people. They know I'm a huge Spurs fan.
Now come next round, I might need protection.
There are about 7000 fans that are hardcore, because that was the average attendance in 96-97 and 87-88.
That sounds about right. Mav attendance back in the 90's when they sucked was probably around 9-10k but there are many more people living in metroplex.
I'm younger than you, but I grew up in SA, went to college in Austin (and Denver), got transferred to Houston, and then transferred again to DFW. I don't really have an axe to grind for all of you easily offended homers out there, but I'd go Dallas-Austin-SA-Houston as far as rankings go (I'd rather live in Denver than Austin, but not Dallas). And I think the exact same "nice to visit, sucks to live in" thing about San Antonio.
I find it mildly amusing how defensive people get over where they live. Anyone who says that they'd never live anywhere but SA, or Dallas, or wherever hasn't seen enough of this continent to hold such a strong opinion.
I was there too. I've noticed a big majority are rooting for sacramento these days. but listening to the Ticket today, i think they know if they have to play the spurs, they wouldn't fear them as much as in past years. Its funny how they still want the easiest root.
What Mavs fans don't know is, to get what you want, its never easy. I certainly hope we can get past the kings. I want to play this mavericks team so badly, I can't even stand it.
Did you see me up by the bar in my Spurs polo?
Were you there when the valet guy took off in that guy's Porsche for a joy ride and the MAT staff fired the valet company on the spot? That was crazy!
Where do all the DFW spurs fans hang out at? I usually watch the games at home but would like to go to a place and get a drink with my comrades.
I should probably clarify...I hate Dallas too...I don't go to, or through, Dallas unless I absolutely have to. I live in far NW Ft Worth and love it...
I specifically said "DFW" previously, because technically I hate Dallas too. I probably wouldn't like it in Dallas or San Antonio in reality...
Ft Worth
Austin
Dallas
SA
Houston
I like my cities urban, big ( has to be a primary city over 5 million), easily accessible, and compact. Only two cities in Texas fit that description and that's Dallas and Houston but even these two are suburban in nature like the rest of Texas. But at least these two cities are getting more urban than SA and Austin.
San Antonio and Austin, while great to visit, are too small and spread out and there mass transportation is non existant. My favorite city in the state is Houston, though. I love Texas, raised here my entire life. But I prefer cities like Chicago and New York over every city south of Washington ,DC.
O.K. And I have lived in Chicago and hate crowded buses, "L's", and all of the ing people everywhere. I prefer spread out areas without too much of a crowd. We are different. What makes one better than the other?
This thread has turned into a city war, and it is really damn stupid. It's all personal opinion. Let's move on and shut this thread down.
Stupid provincial redneck Americans.
calm down. I was responded in essence of how the thread was going. My comment was in no way to put down San Antonio. But I like cities urban in nature over cities suburban in nature because I like dense cities with charm, soul, and character. Nothing against SA, but not the type of city I prefer and Chicago is not the type of city you prefer, nothing wrong with that.
Dallas is the gayest metroplex? Right.
Just because you ran into a crowd of ignorant 'fans', doesn't mean all Mavs fans are that ridiculous.
Uptown Dallas resident, eh? You enjoy it? Where do you live up there?
in a way it makes it more fun, because of all of your attention goes to one team. Like in Dallas nobody pays attention to the Mavs until the Cowboys are done and then nobody pays attention the Rangers until Mavs are and then when Cowboys are back they're all that matters. Just like the Astros are all that matter in Houston, the Texans will when they win, but that might not be soon. If the Marlins move to SA, they will always have a giant backseat to the Spurs, unless they win some more world series they might move into the passenger seat.
A: "I live in Dallas, it's the awesomest"
B:" that, I live in San Antonio, we're the bestest"
C:"Well, I live in Houston and we've got more Best Buys than you all combined"
I love Uptown. Live right on McKinney Ave in the heart of Uptown.
I dont live in SA. My point was that this thread has no point. Everyone is different and will not agree on this. I dont need to calm down. I was never up.
This thread is stupid. Smack talking about other teams cities is getting old.
Dude ya'll just need to agree that Austin owns your face. Bottom line. There is no better place than right here in the ATX.
DFW can eat it.
I'm sure they're glad your gone as well.
D: "Austin is the best and we are the gayest!"
E: "Dime Box, es!"
you cheer for a&m and tech?
When they are against non texas teams, sure. I was rooting for a&m in the tournament.
i just can't do that. growing up amongst a&m fans in victoria has me permanently rooting against them. i just can't understand people who willingly reside in college station...
I don't know what some of u guys r talking about. I was born and raised in Dallas for 21 yrs. I have recently lived in SA for about 5 yrs. now. In spite of the fact that SA has a really great team, I will always be a Mavs fan. Have been for about 15 yrs now. There are a lot of knowledgeble Mavericks fans in Dallas. The difference is, Dallas has 4 major sports franchises including a Dallas Cowboy team that supersedes even the San Antonio Spurs in terms of accomplishments and fan loyalty. In SA, the Spurs is all there is. I've lived here long enough to know that even old generations embrace the Spurs. My girlfriend's really old grandmother even watches the Spurs. U probably won't see a lot of that in Dallas...and I have great respect for SA fans. They have some of the best fans of any franchise. But Dallas too has great fans and love their Dallas Mavericks. I talk to my friends all the time back home and all of them are very knowledgeable fans of the NBA. Some of u guys r just generalizing on a few bars and far too few people. DFW metroplex includes 4 counties of about 1 million a piece in each one. Hence, Dallas is about 4 times the population of SA. How can u really judge the knowledge or the loyalty of Mavericks fans by interacting with a few Dallas natives....I have also lived here(SA) long enough to know that there are more fairweather fans, that don't know here than in Dallas due to all the success. Trust me, a lot of people didn't even know that Nazr didn't play last night or that Horry started at center. In my experiences of living in both cities, I have seen very knowledgeable fans and very fairweather, nonintelligent fans from both. It's like that in every city in America. Oh yeah, I can tell u...No Mavs fan that I know r shaking in their boots. Certainly not me. May the beat team win. Go Mavs!
I think it's ridiculous for Mav fans to be cheering for the Kings with their recent history against that franchise (4-1 loss in '02, 4-3 victory in '03, 4-1 loss in '04) and the bad blood that those two teams had up until recently for each other. Especially in a town that hates New York, Philly, and DC fifty-two weeks a year.
Unless you just started watching Dallas basketball last season or this season, I guess.
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