I can't root for the Lakers. I grew up in northern California, so I spent many of my young adult years rooting against the Lakers.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The Lakers had been home to me, unlike the home I had grown up and felt apart from.
I never was able to be a Lakers fan - I'm more of a Spurs fan.
It was really an easy decision for me to be a part of the Lakers. It's priceless. It is one of the few places where I truly get lost in the joy of the moment of that game. All of the stresses and all the responsibilities are gone.
The Lakers are family. My kids don't have to switch schools. Little things like that are important. People don't think about things like that. I feel like something special is going to happen in this town.
Anybody who doesn't think I want the Lakers to win is a fool. But I'm no homer.
I rooted for the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn.
It's a dream come true. I get to play for my hometown team, the team I grew up rooting for.
I grew up in L.A., so I'm a huge Lakers fan and Kobe fan.
I have nothing but respect for the Lakers. So many of their legends shaped who I am as a person and player.
I've been a Lakers fan since growing up in Oklahoma. My hometown's finally got the Thunder, which is really exciting, but I've still got to stick with the Lakers.