Tim le Fataliste

I understand how much of a fatalistic phenomenon sports fandom is. My roommate was born in Philly, so he's cursed to root for teams that haven't won a championship in the entire tenure of recorded history, while I was born in the heart of the tri-state, so I get to root for teams like the Yankees and the Devils. Fair? No, but thems the shakes. Of course, if you're not particularly a fan of a given sport, it doesn't make a difference, does it? Who cares what cricket team I choose to follow, and who cares if I switch teams?

And so we arrive at professional basketball. I used to root for the Knicks (because my older brother did). Then I started to root for the Nets (because, honestly, they were the better team, and going away to college caused the Jersey pride in me to germinate). Now that I'm in a new phase of my life (the quasi-autonomous semi-adult phase), I'm thinking it's time for a change. And, dearest readers, I need your help.

Here's the rationale: the Nets aren't going to be from New Jersey pretty soon, going back to the Knicks would be akin to coming home with my tail between my legs, and, like it or not, there's a little bit of Boston in my blood (just look at my driver's license). I'm not going to choose some team willy-nilly, like the Suns or the Bobcats. So I have three possible teams to choose from, and I have no idea what to do. Here's the tale of the tape.

The Nets - I can't lie, it doesn't look promising for the Nets. I always liked Jason Kidd. Now that they'll be moving to Brooklyn, and probably won't keep the Kidd, there ain't a whole lot keeping me attached to this franchise. Then again, Brooklyn is a pretty dominant spot, and the Roc will be in the building. Hopefully, the unis will be hot.

The Knicks - A safe bet to go back to, recent history aside. Dude, I remember those playoff series again the Pacers, Bulls, and Heat...those were good times. They made the playoffs for like, 14 straight seasons! We took it for granted, it's true. And some turncoats jumped ship once the sailing got rough. I'm shaking my fist menacingly at them right now. All kidding aside, the NBA's marquee franchise can't stay crappy forever, right? Right?

The Celtics - I would never root for the Red Sox, Bruins, or Patriots. But is there a huge problem with picking up the Celtics? They have a rich history, and green is my favorite color. I don't plan on living in Boston forever, and it'd be nice to keep a little piece of the Hub with me. You could never accuse me of choosing a team at the height of their success, either. Look at these jamokes: they suck.

I'll be mulling this decision for a while, so any input would be great. You all are the best.