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re: Is it unreasonable for us as fans to expect our favorite players to show "loyalty"?
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:01 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:01 pm to TbirdSpur2010
quote:Sometimes I believe it takes a major incident for pro sports stars to fall in love with a place (Ex. Brees, CP3 & Reggie Bush falling in love with NOLA after Katrina). Those typically have lasting effects on individuals.
Which is why it's a rare and celebrated thing when sports stars fully embrace the city/franchise that chose them. Honestly, it's more unreasonable for them to do so (given that they're ultimately disposable assets at the end of the day).
For a star to have as intense a love affair with a city/franchise as the fanbase will almost certainly have with their star player is a very cool thing.
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Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:10 pm to barry
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No because the entire point of fandom is to be completely unreasonable
So are you saying no or are you actually saying yes? I'm confused.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:24 pm to JBeam
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Sometimes I believe it takes a major incident for pro sports stars to fall in love with a place (Ex. Brees, CP3 & Reggie Bush falling in love with NOLA after Katrina).
LOL, 2/3 of your examples left.....
I’ll give you Brees, but if you think CP3 gives a shite about NOLA, I don’t know what to say
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:25 pm to Tiger1242
what youre describing is why prosports is stupid to begin with.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:25 pm to Tiger1242
quote:100%
Is it unreasonable for us as fans to expect our favorite players to show "loyalty"?
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:33 pm to Tiger1242
quote:Right after Katrina he did. (Reggie Bush has gone on record about this when he was interviewed on Arian Foster's podcast)
but if you think CP3 gives a shite about NOLA, I don’t know what to say
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:36 pm to BoerneAg
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There are exceptions
My man
I never thought I'd see this city fall for a star as hard as we all did for The Admiral, but Manu was just so special. City and player tailor made for each other, though the Alamo City is nowhere near Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
I forget the Shea Serrano article, but he was recounting a story about how even after Manu's greatest foibles (fouling Dirk in '06; turnover prone 2013 NBA Finals), he was just one of those guys San Antonians never even thought about turning on. One of his friends had a nephew or something that suggested trading Manu during the 2013 NBA Finals, and his friend (who had just been berating Manu's play) about blew a blood vessel browbeating the kid about how you just don't trade Manu Ginobili. Because he's Manu friggin' Ginobili
The atmosphere for Manu's jersey retirement game was more electric than a lot of playoff games I've attended. And he spent half of his speech talking in Spanish and nobody moved a damn muscle until he got through
Just meant a lot to us, and the way we embraced him clearly meant a lot to him. ETA: I'd say Dirk and Dallas had a similar connection that transcended what usually happens in pro sports.
This post was edited on 5/22/19 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 5/22/19 at 3:36 pm to Tiger1242
I'll say this too.
Fans want loyalty from players, but when a player is washed up and can't contribute any more, frequently have no qualms cutting him. Loyalty only goes so far on both sides.
Fans want loyalty from players, but when a player is washed up and can't contribute any more, frequently have no qualms cutting him. Loyalty only goes so far on both sides.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 5:22 pm to JBeam
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Right after Katrina he did
Hey man, I’ve got some kick arse beach front property in Oklahoma to sell you
Posted on 5/22/19 at 5:40 pm to Tiger1242
Yes. It’s business.
This post was edited on 5/22/19 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:06 pm to boom roasted
Players are loyal to paychecks. People forget its a job for them.
How many of you are loyal to a company when another company gives you a better paycheck or personal situation?
How many of you are loyal to a company when another company gives you a better paycheck or personal situation?
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:10 pm to Tiger1242
It is unreasonable as man you have stated. We expect them to stay with the same team, and not make as much money as they can. Guys leave for more money it is bad. Guys leave like kd to win a ring, we hate them.
They only win by taking less money and staying with the club. We also don’t bat an eye too often when the nfl cuts these guys due to business reasons
They only win by taking less money and staying with the club. We also don’t bat an eye too often when the nfl cuts these guys due to business reasons
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:26 pm to Tiger1242
Yeah.
Those guys are drafted to teams. They didn't make a choice, so why should they show loyalty? That's an emotional connection, and it's either in the athlete's heart or it's not.
It's nice when they do. I give extra credit to loyal athletes, but I don't take away from those that don't show it.
Those guys are drafted to teams. They didn't make a choice, so why should they show loyalty? That's an emotional connection, and it's either in the athlete's heart or it's not.
It's nice when they do. I give extra credit to loyal athletes, but I don't take away from those that don't show it.
This post was edited on 5/22/19 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:13 pm to Tiger1242
Hell yes, considering the money involved
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:39 pm to Tiger1242
In today's day and age how many fans really expect loyalty from pro athletes?
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:44 pm to Tiger1242
It’s a job. If a competitor wants to pay me more to do the same job I’m gone so I don’t expect them to do any different
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:54 pm to TbirdSpur2010
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Which is why it's a rare and celebrated thing when sports stars fully embrace the city/franchise that chose them. Honestly, it's more unreasonable for them to do so (given that they're ultimately disposable assets at the end of the day). For a star to have as intense a love affair with a city/franchise as the fanbase will almost certainly have with their star player is a very cool thing.
it’s something that can’t be bought with any currency
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:58 pm to jlovel7
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One of the biggest reasons I prefer college sports to pro sports.
"College sports are better than pro sports."
-Helen Keller
Posted on 5/22/19 at 9:12 pm to jlovel7
quote:Can you explain?
One of the biggest reasons I prefer college sports to pro sports.
Players regularly transfer schools. Fans bash them.
Players commit to a school then back out. Fans bash them.
Players from a city do not attend the major university in that city. Fans bash them.
Players leave early to enter the draft. Fans bash them.
What am I missing here?
Posted on 5/22/19 at 9:13 pm to brgfather129
"I prefer watching the sport with significantly worse players."
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