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This isn't an arena discussion, so I didn't put it in that section. This is a thread about the fans' reaction to relocation depending on the destination.
It was hinted at last year about the Maloofs possibly moving to HP in San Jose, although there might be some territorial issue that would have to be resolved. Some thought St Louis, Kansas City, Seattle, or Anaheim are the most desired locations. However, as a Kings fan, what your reaction be? If the team moved, would you cut all ties and rather see them as far away as possible, or would you like the team to stay closer and remain a supporting fan of the franchise? Does that depend on name changes, location, etc? Where, out of the most likely locations, would you want to see the team move?
For me, I would like them to move to HP. There are plenty of fans in the bay area and central cali to support another team in that area. Plus, they already have the established fanbases in norcal, and they get the advantages of one of the largest cities and a far better business situation. So, it's the best of both worlds.
Moving down south would require competing for what is a Lakers-filled area. There is certainly the possibility of garnering fans and business, but would it work if the franchise doesn't become a winner soon?
St Louis and Kansas City, I think, would embrace a NBA franchise with fan support, similarly to how the Thunder have been embraced after their move. Whether they can turn the team into a winner before the honeymoon period ends is another question, but I don't know if I would remain a fan from such a relocation.
It was hinted at last year about the Maloofs possibly moving to HP in San Jose, although there might be some territorial issue that would have to be resolved. Some thought St Louis, Kansas City, Seattle, or Anaheim are the most desired locations. However, as a Kings fan, what your reaction be? If the team moved, would you cut all ties and rather see them as far away as possible, or would you like the team to stay closer and remain a supporting fan of the franchise? Does that depend on name changes, location, etc? Where, out of the most likely locations, would you want to see the team move?
For me, I would like them to move to HP. There are plenty of fans in the bay area and central cali to support another team in that area. Plus, they already have the established fanbases in norcal, and they get the advantages of one of the largest cities and a far better business situation. So, it's the best of both worlds.
Moving down south would require competing for what is a Lakers-filled area. There is certainly the possibility of garnering fans and business, but would it work if the franchise doesn't become a winner soon?
St Louis and Kansas City, I think, would embrace a NBA franchise with fan support, similarly to how the Thunder have been embraced after their move. Whether they can turn the team into a winner before the honeymoon period ends is another question, but I don't know if I would remain a fan from such a relocation.
