all 15 comments  [–]rnc487 0 points1 point ago  It's cool, but I
don't know how many new fans this will bring in. It seems like
most Flyer fans I know are very vocal in their hate for
basketball and the Sixers. But I'm most likely generalizing and
I'm not a good example anyway since I don't care about hockey,
lol.  [–]MatCauthonsHat 1 point2 points ago  I don't know how
many new fans this will bring in  Not very many. What it will
do, is make Sixers fans love Nerlens.  He went to high school in
NH and Mass. Imagine how fans would react if he was seen buying
a Patriots or Bruins jersey.  [–]rnc487 0 points1 point ago
Maybe it's just me, but I like players more when they root for
their hometown teams(outside their sport of course) like DeSean
rooting for the Lakers or Jimmy rooting for the Niners. It gives
them authenticity and makes them seem relateable.  [–]Level80IRL
2 points3 points ago  Basically every hockey fan I meet thinks
I'm crazy for watching basketball.  [–]rnc487 -3 points-2 points
ago  I think i