Having announced to the world his candidacy for NBA fan free-agency in 2010, speculation has been mounting as to just who Jim’s preferred team is. The former league MVP has given no indication in his recent public appearances, and was again confronted by media last night outside his suburban home in Melbourne’s inner east.
“I’m just going through the process” Jim stated calmly, as photographers crammed around his brown Volvo. After slamming the car door shut I asked Jim what his plans were. He wound down the window. “I’m going to Coles to buy a slab of Pure Blonde… and some ice cream”.
“Can you be any more specific on your upcoming decision?” I asked.
“Hmmm, not really. I’ll probably get a couple of Gaytimes. I don’t know…”
Many were quick to point to Jim’s red and white t-shirt as a sign the Atlanta Hawks are still in the mix. Several people close to Jim have maintained that the Hawks were never seriously being considered, but recently Jim seems to have become more open to the prospect of teams outside his “Big 3″ – Miami, Chicago and New York.
Rumours are that Jim has also considered the Milwaukee Bucks, the Thunder, and also the 76′ers. The Bucks because of the Bogut-Aussie connection, the Thunder because of the incredible upside of their young team, and the 76′ers because Clarence Weatherspoon once played there.
Jim parks his brown Volvo under his old practice hoop, which he dunked for the first (and last) time when he was twelve. The dunk was a 360 through-the-legs, blindfolded. Over the Volvo.
I spoke to a close friend of Jim’s this morning who told me that Jim has also been swayed by some supporters from “underdog” teams. In particular, one Timberwolves fan who’s influential campaign was centered around the argument that ”the games are cheap to get into”.
Right now it’s almost impossible to gauge just which team is in the box seat. Jim and his agent are scheduled to meet on Thursday and many expect the outcome to be a short-list of Jim’s preferred teams. His final decision isn’t expected to be made until the eve of the NBA pre-season.
As usual, NBAMate will keep you posted with the very latest news on Jim and his history-making decision.
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The Timberwolves have to be the choice. Because when they do eventually get better, you can say that you were there from the beginning, completely legitimizing your fanhood.
All I know is that whatever team Jim picks us going to be swamped with new fans wanting to jump on Jim’s Fanwagon.
Great read.. I can’t wait to see how much money Jim and Channel 31 raise for the Wantirna Rotary Club during the telecast of his decision. It will be a proud day for Jim AND his team of choice when they hand over that big novelty cheque.
As for a team choice.. I find it hard to look past the Thunder, as they’re the only team with little to no “history” as such. Sorry Seattle.
Whatever you do Jim, don’t end up like Allen Iverson.. whoring yourself all the way to China. Pick one and stick with it!
Best of luck!
Jim, bro, don’t go for the Thunder. Clay Bennett is a cuntrag of the highest order.
The Hawks need all the fans they can get. Shit, even when they became good they didn’t get a bandwagon.
so Jim is teasing Hawks fans the same way Lebron teased Knicks fans eh?
i’m a Pistons fan, but if I had to make my decision all over again, I would probably choose the Bucks. for these reasons:
- they are not a “sexy” team and you’ll never have to worry about the bandwagon label
- Bogut plays for them and will likely have a long career there
- Jennings will likely become an All-Star
- Milwaukee is famous for its beer
- Skiles is a well respected coach who gets the most out of his players
- The “Fear the Dear” campaign is just getting started
oh and I forgot, they have “Squad 6″ which is the roudiest, loudest bunch of fans in the NBA and not dissimilar to how most Aussies would behave at most sporting events
Fuck the Thunder in their stinking assholes. Besides the Clay Bennett douchebaggery, they’re loaded with that dreaded word – “potential”. They could be in the WCF next season, or they could flame out like the Blazers or Bulls – the last two teams with oodles of young talent – have in the past. Plus, the fact that they’re everyone’s sexy pick means that while you think you’re avoiding the bandwagon tag with them, you’re actually riding an already-overflowing wagon of asshats.
Go with BoGod and the Bucks.
very funny I used to know the real Jim
Go Saints
Hey Jim, call me if you drop into NY. We got biz to speak on.
haha. shit like this is why i love this blog.
lol @ Leon. much hate for the Thunder?
I’m a Sonics fan
new york is an interesting choice. i reckon it would be great being a NY fan through the good times… which obviously hasn’t happened for about 12 years. nothing like a rowdy MSG crowd during the playoffs.
As long as Jimmy D owns the Knicks, I can’t see them turning around.
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