like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 23, 2011 11:45am
Midstate01;688517 wrote:IMO having a big crowd in the NBA means nothing. It's not like they make any noise. Maybe if a team makes a run of a player gets really hot. But there's no like loud arenas like college.
I disagree with that to a certain extent. NBA arenas definitely do not compare to the college atmosphere, but some arenas definitely get rocking.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 23, 2011 11:47am
SQ_Crazies;688511 wrote:This is nothing new in Miami. Who cares.
Glad you know and think you are a joke along with the Miami "fan base."
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 23, 2011 12:22pm
Miami fans won't ever be a part of the "World's Best Fans" list. Not sure how this is news.
On the other hand, people are buying tickets. They are just choosing not to attend the games. I'm sure Heat management is more than fine with that. It goes back to the point that there is so much going on down there. People have too many choices on how they are going to spend their evenings. I'm guessing the thought of watching the Sacramento Kings stumble through 4 qrts of basketball wasn't attractive to a lot of people
On the other hand, people are buying tickets. They are just choosing not to attend the games. I'm sure Heat management is more than fine with that. It goes back to the point that there is so much going on down there. People have too many choices on how they are going to spend their evenings. I'm guessing the thought of watching the Sacramento Kings stumble through 4 qrts of basketball wasn't attractive to a lot of people
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 23, 2011 12:27pm
like_that;688510 wrote: Can't wait to hear the idiotic fail argument that there is "so much" more to do in Miami.
jordo212000;688596 wrote:Miami fans won't ever be a part of the "World's Best Fans" list. Not sure how this is news.
On the other hand, people are buying tickets. They are just choosing not to attend the games. I'm sure Heat management is more than fine with that. It goes back to the point that there is so much going on down there. People have too many choices on how they are going to spend their evenings. I'm guessing the thought of watching the Sacramento Kings stumble through 4 qrts of basketball wasn't attractive to a lot of people
I was guessing it would be turdo or dynasty, and lo and behold.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 23, 2011 12:31pm
Midstate01;688517 wrote:IMO having a big crowd in the NBA means nothing. It's not like they make any noise.
Lol this is hilarious
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 23, 2011 12:34pm
like_that;688604 wrote:I was guessing it would be turdo or dynasty, and lo and behold.
Have you ever been to South Beach? It's a little different than Cleveland.... haha
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 23, 2011 12:43pm
jordo212000;688619 wrote:Have you ever been to South Beach? It's a little different than Cleveland.... haha
"HAHA" yeah I have. I have also been to locations 100x better than south beach. If i lived in those locations and had the choice between watching my team/super stars, or doing the same thing i could do the rest of the week, i think i would choose to watch my team and the superstars. Fact of the matter is, you can't go to the beach at night, and the clubs and other regular activities will ALWAYS be there. The NBA season and a great team will not always be there.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Feb 23, 2011 12:46pm
SportsAndLady;688614 wrote:Lol this is hilarious
Wait why's it hilarious??
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 23, 2011 12:46pm
like_that;688635 wrote:"HAHA" yeah I have. I have also been to locations 100x better than south beach. If i lived in those locations and had the choice between watching my team/super stars, or doing the same thing i could do the rest of the week, i think i would choose to watch my team and the superstars. Fact of the matter is, you can't go to the beach at night, and the clubs and other regular activities will ALWAYS be there. The NBA season and a great team will not always be there.
Ok, after reading your response, I know for a fact that you haven't been to South Beach. Regular season games are largely meaningless. They'll stop partying and clubbing when the postseason arrives
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 23, 2011 12:49pm
Midstate01;688644 wrote:Wait why's it hilarious??
Saying a) an NBA crowd means nothing and b) that an NBA crowd makes no noise
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Feb 23, 2011 12:51pm
jordo212000;688645 wrote:Ok, after reading your response, I know for a fact that you haven't been to South Beach. Regular season games are largely meaningless. They'll stop partying and clubbing when the postseason arrives
So, you don't believe I have been to south beach, because I am logical. 1. Yes I have, and 2. you are from Ohio, don't try and act like you are an expert on South Beach, because you went there for SB one time lmao. Also there is a big difference between living there and going there for a vacation. Nice fail once again.
My logic doesn't just apply to south beach, it applies to other desirable cities. You can apply the same logic to vegas. As I have said before, I have been to places that are 100x better than south beach as well. Nice fail.
Edit: Also to your comment about the fans showing up to the postseason, I have seen their arena with many empty seats during the post season as well. You should know that though since you are such an expert on the area.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Feb 23, 2011 12:55pm
like_that;688658 wrote:Edit: Also to your comment about the fans showing up to the postseason, I have seen their arena with many empty seats during the post season as well. You should know that though since you are such an expert on the area.
They couldn't even sell out their arena during the finals a few years back, yet the cavs are selling out when the Timberwolves/Kings/Pacers come into town. SMH.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Feb 23, 2011 12:59pm
wildcats20;688491 wrote:Attendance doesn't mean actual butts in seats. It means tickets sold.
karen lotz;688496 wrote:I'm aware. like_that and co like to bring up how the Q is sold out every game too. There are empty seats for Cavs games as well.
Commander of Awesome;688667 wrote:They couldn't even sell out their arena during the finals a few years back, yet the cavs are selling out when the Timberwolves/Kings/Pacers come into town. SMH.
Guess I called that one. lolfail pwn.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Feb 23, 2011 1:04pm
jordo212000;688596 wrote:Miami fans won't ever be a part of the "World's Best Fans" list. Not sure how this is news.
On the other hand, people are buying tickets. They are just choosing not to attend the games. I'm sure Heat management is more than fine with that. It goes back to the point that there is so much going on down there. People have too many choices on how they are going to spend their evenings. I'm guessing the thought of watching the Sacramento Kings stumble through 4 qrts of basketball wasn't attractive to a lot of people
I'm sorry but this argument it weak. There are plenty of things to do in Chicago and yet plenty of people pack that arena to watch the Bulls. Plenty of things to do in NY and I can promise you that the Garden will be filled to capacity from this point forward. You can go surfing and Mountain climbing in the same day out in LA, Lakers still bring in big crowds. Some of the people on this site act as if Miami is the ONLY city in the country with a night life. The fans dont show up because Miami is a transient city and those fans that are actually from Miami just dont care. Are we supposed to believe that every Heat fan is too busy "clubbing" to take in a basketball game? Gimme a break
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Feb 23, 2011 1:08pm
I do understand what you are saying KR, but when you compare Chicago, New York, and LA to Miami, you have to factor in the population of those cities. Miami has around 500,000 people. Of the 3 others, Chicago is the smallest with almost 3 million.
And before you come back with the Cleveland argument, Cleveland has roughly the same population as Miami.
And before you come back with the Cleveland argument, Cleveland has roughly the same population as Miami.
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Feb 23, 2011 1:16pm
karen lotz;688690 wrote:I do understand what you are saying KR, but when you compare Chicago, New York, and LA to Miami, you have to factor in the population of those cities. Miami has around 500,000 people. Of the 3 others, Chicago is the smallest with almost 3 million.
And before you come back with the Cleveland argument, Cleveland has roughly the same population as Miami.
I understand that. I'm just not buying the "so much to do argument". Jordo made a comment that they will stop "clubbin and partying when the playoffs start" Are we really supposed to believe that the only reason Heat fans dont show up is because they are out partying? So the only people that attend bball games down there are 25 yr old douchebags that go to clubs 5 days a week? There are plenty of nice bars in downtown Columbus, the Shoe still sells out every Saturday. I just think that argument is weak. Miami fans suck, they dont care, thats why they dont attend games.
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trep14
Posts: 842
Feb 23, 2011 1:19pm
In all honesty...why does everyone care about how much Miami fans care? Seems like sour grapes to me. Let it go.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Feb 23, 2011 1:20pm
Yeah I don't think the plethora of things to do in Miami is the main reason for crowds not showing up, but it is possible it plays a part in it. As its been said many times, unless its a Florida or Florida State football game, Florida sports fans are largely uninterested. The Rays were the best team in the AL for most of the year last year and had to give away 20,000 free tickets to fill the Trop for a game.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Feb 23, 2011 1:21pm
SportsAndLady;688653 wrote:Saying a) an NBA crowd means nothing and b) that an NBA crowd makes no noise
You actually think a crowd drives an NBA game??? I've been to some games at the Q that were loud... But not crowd noise loud. Like when the opposing team has the ball, there's no yelling or loud noise. It's rap music.
It does change some in the playoffs. But it's still nothing like a college game.
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trep14
Posts: 842
Feb 23, 2011 1:25pm
Midstate01;688724 wrote:You actually think a crowd drives an NBA game??? I've been to some games at the Q that were loud... But not crowd noise loud. Like when the opposing team has the ball, there's no yelling or loud noise. It's rap music.
It does change some in the playoffs. But it's still nothing like a college game.
Thats the thing I hate the most about the NBA. The stupid arena music that they always play. I wish they would just let the crowd dictate the sounds of the game, not playing stupid chants like "De-fense, De-fense" or stupid slot machine noises when someone makes a free throw or something.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Feb 23, 2011 1:32pm
trep14;688736 wrote:Thats the thing I hate the most about the NBA. The stupid arena music that they always play. I wish they would just let the crowd dictate the sounds of the game, not playing stupid chants like "De-fense, De-fense" or stupid slot machine noises when someone makes a free throw or something.
Eh some of the stuff is pretty good. I'm a fan of the Q playing the first few notes of The Godfather Waltz when Mo Williams hits a 3.
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Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Feb 23, 2011 2:00pm
People who think crowds don't get loud in the NBA are insane.
Anyone watch a Lakers/Kings game from 2000-2004? Arco Arena? That place was INSANE. Now it's Utah and OKC that get rowdy.
Anyone watch a Lakers/Kings game from 2000-2004? Arco Arena? That place was INSANE. Now it's Utah and OKC that get rowdy.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Feb 23, 2011 2:15pm
playoffs are different
KR1245
Posts: 4,317
Feb 23, 2011 2:15pm
According to Mannix the Cavs are in talks with the Bobcats. Possibly Wallace and a pick
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Feb 23, 2011 2:20pm
Wallace is a HELL of a player