What makes you or made you a Laker fan?

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I know it's a little slow in here during the All-Star break, so I thought I'd throw this out here. How long have you've been a Laker fan and what turned you over to the Purple and Gold? For me growing up in New Mexico there wasn't really an NBA allegiance to any team. My dad liked the Celtics but I couldn't get into them. Then the Lakers took a chance on a guy from the University of New Mexico named Michael Cooper and the rest is history. I've been more loyal to the Lakers than UNM because I ended up going to New Mexico State. But anyways, that's how I became a Laker fan.

thumpinghead · Star Player Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 5657

showtime
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drzucchini · Franchise Player Joined: 28 Sep 2002 Posts: 16327

Kobe Bryant.

vvbandit · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:45 am Post subject:

I was born in 1980 and started watching the lakers pretty much around 91, although I may have started earlier. That was the year the Bulls beat us in the Finals and I hated Michael Jordan Ever since. Growing up in So Cal I was destined to be a laker fan.

Mark_in_Tulsa · Franchise Player Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 12977

My grandpa was, my dad was, and my kids will be.....

Or I will sell them on the black market.

indestrukt · Starting Rotation Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 151

I was born into a family of Laker diehards.

jack13 · Star Player Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 4620

Kobe Bryant
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vicman · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:51 am Post subject:

i went to my first game at the forum at the age of 4 in 1972. my mom and my uncle took me they were fans. i got my little banner that hung on my wall for the next 10 years. Ever since that day the lakers have been basically family. for the next 33 years my birthday present is lakers tickets.

KobeButler · Franchise Player Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 10179

i liked the color of their jerseys.
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ocho · Retired Number Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 53788

1. being born in LA
2. magic johnson.
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VicTheBrick · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

Wilt, Jerry, Elgin and the later Showtime era, the pride, passion and sheer brilliance and excellence displayed from one franchise. It was enthralling then to follow and still is today! I know things look bleak now guys but you'll be seeing the sunshine come and you'll spirits will be lifted come Thursday when the Lakers undergo an EXTREME MAKEOVER: LAKERS EDITON!

Thugnomoe · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:01 pm Post subject:

the very first NBA game I watched was a Laker game in 1987...with showtime..(I grew up in Vancouver BC) How could you not become a fan after watching that? Die Hard since then...stayed strong throughout the Magic HIV fiasco..when Sedale Threat was bringin up the ball..

lakersdynasty999 · Star Player Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 1893

started watching the lakers in 1995, magics comeback year...i was 9 years old then, and have been diehard ever since. been blessed watching the great number 8 through his whole career. cant wait to see his jersey up in staples in 10 years.
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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 · Star Player Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 8361

At first I was just an MJ fan didn't care for much when I was a little kid. My family are Laker fans. And then Kobe came into the league and I was liked him as much as I like MJ, then I started to watch basketball more, and the Lakers was just my team.

And one day I cut myself and my blood was P&G, went to the doctor and he diagnosed me with Laker fanitis.

kb8sunshine · Sixth Man Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Posts: 56

KOBE!

kobekillinu2nite · Star Player Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1774

In 94 when i was in 4th grade, I was watching eddie Jones and Nick at night play ball. I liked eddie Jones, and continued to follow the lakeshow from then on. Then We got Kobe and Shaq and the rest is history. Those who know me, know that i am no bandwagon guy. Through thick and thin!!

Another_laker_fan · Starting Rotation Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 129

Newbie here guys!

I Live in LA and have liked the Lakers now for almost 15 years but after the TRADE I almost became a laker NUT overnight.
I completly took Kobes Side and Iam What you call a MIAMI HATER!

Ohh yeah Kobe is a pretty strong reason as well!

Like the other guy said as well " Through Thick and Thin" NO MATTER WHAT!

Abtin

OshadowO · Star Player Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Posts: 7356

I started watching because of Kobe, and since I just happened to start watching during the 2000 finals, I guess I jumped on the bandwagon.

Before that I had no clue what this lakers thing everyone kept talking about was. I think I only knew MJ, Drob and Hakeem before I started watching the lakers.

lakerfin · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

I was born in 1956 and have memories of my older brother being (Wilt) and I was the guard(Jerry West) and running pick and rolls and such on the playground. One of my favorites was Wilt in the post and West breaks to the basket and gets a behind the back bounce pass from Wilt for the layup. I know it sounds kind of boring compared to all the dunks we see today, but it really was something to see. Made me a Laker fan for life. BTW, grew up an hour south of Chicago, moved to Los Angeles in 1979 to present.

LakerHabib · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject:

I was born in 86... So I missed the showtime era basketball. However, fortunately for me.. my father had taped all the big playoff games.. the parade.. I had all the highlights at my fingertips. THat.. and a Lakers basketball court for when I was 6.. Magic Johnson ball signing around the same age.. growing up in SoCal... they all contributed.
As I grew up and watched them more and more.. they weren't my favorite just to say I had a favorite.. I grew to really admire and appreciate the game and the team.
Just like kobekillin and anotherlakerfan mentioned..

Lakers will always be my favorite team in sports..
through thick and thin.
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bounty · Star Player Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 3946

mommy.
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TONE · Starting Rotation Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 407

I'm from Southern California . Lived in SD and a little of LA . When I was a young boy , I can remember them calling him " Magic " I asked pops why ... he jokingly said " because he can do real magic out on the court ! " I was and will be devoted to my Lakers for the rest of my life after that moment .

dubbrollin · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 300

hated the lakers durring showtime!!!!! with a passion!!!!!! had just moved to cali in 86 and hated everything cali. didnt want to be here but was basically forrced to watch them. cuz you know even the clippers didnt get any air time. but it wasnt till about 95 that i really started liking LA
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