What Would You Do for an NBA Team?
Last night, the Chicago Bulls hosted the Memphis Grizzlies at the Scottrade Center in a NBA preseason game with the Bulls dominating the Grizzlies 106-87, giving the throngs of red-clad fans what they came to see: Derrick Rose and a Bulls win. We asked a few fans what they would do for an NBA team in St. Louis. Many stuck with the "but tickets" response, but the not-great attendance -- 13,497 -- for the pre-season game, and all the out-of-town visitors we spoke to could indicate St. Louis isn't ready for an NBA franchise again (The St. Louis Hawks moved to Atlanta in 1968).
Photos by Jon Gitchoff for the Riverfront Times.
What Would You Do for an NBA Team in St. Louis?
Miles of Trenton, Illinois: "I'd buy season tickets."
What Would You Do for an NBA Team in St. Louis?
Gabi of Bloomington, Illinois, who says she's in the process of moving to St. Louis: "I'd give up the Rams."
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Ben of Owensville (pictured right): "I'd do anything. I'd give up the Rams."
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Miracle of Tamms, Illinois: "I'd go to every game."
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Faith of Belleville, Illinois: "I'd give up the Blues."
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Chow Davis of St. Louis: "I'd find scouts. I think there's a lot of great talent in St. Louis."
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Derrick of Edwardsville, Illinois (on left): "I'd pass out flyers, get signatures and go door to door."
Maliek of Edwardsville, Illinois (on right): "I'd do anything and everything."
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"Dwayne, Xavier and Mandy of St. Louis: "We'd buy a lot of tickets."
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Bridget of Mascoutah, Illinois (on left): " I don't care, my team's here tonight (referring to the Bulls).
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Ken and Kenny of Wentzville: "We'd definitely support them. I think we have a better chance of getting a soccer team though."
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