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Old 06-07-2010, 11:56 PM
 
Location: Tha 6th Bourough
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I've been to four:

The Q in Cleveland,
Skydome in Toronto (old school),
Arco Arena in Sacramento, and
Oracle Arena in Oakland.

Oracle Arena has the most knowledgeable fan base by far with the most exciting, in-tuned fans.


The Q is the nicest visually.


Arco Arena is a dump. The seats are extremely uncomfortable, the fans are less knowledgable, and it feels less like the NBA and something a little more... I don't even know how to explain it, but it was sad. I felt like it was all these people had was to come to the game.

Skydome was weird when the Raptors played there. I mean, it's unfair to compare it to anything but it was a neat experience.

* Sorry I didn't have good photos of the other two. I have some of Arco somewhere but the Raptors were having practice when I was in Skydome and they didn't allow photography.
I like the Warriors actually and it seems to me that the atmosphere while watching games on TV is one of the better atmosphere's in the league. Do you think I'm right about that from your experience being there yourself?
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Old 06-07-2010, 11:57 PM
 
Location: Chicago- Hyde Park
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So United Center was best overall out of them all then right?...Sorry if I'm a little slow in the head tonight. Do you live in Chicago?
Honestly the United Center has been my best experience, but Conseco is a close second.....YES I live in Chicago
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Old 06-08-2010, 12:02 AM
 
Location: Tha 6th Bourough
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Honestly the United Center has been my best experience, but Conseco is a close second.....YES I live in Chicago

Cool man, Are you old enough that you got to see Jordan play at United Center?
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Old 06-08-2010, 12:08 AM
 
Location: Chicago- Hyde Park
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Cool man, Are you old enough that you got to see Jordan play at United Center?
old enough yeah, did I have enough money to??? NO
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Old 06-08-2010, 12:11 AM
 
Location: Tha 6th Bourough
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old enough yeah, did I have enough money to??? NO

I hear you on that one...I was in that same situation in Miami growing up when I wanted to see Tim Hardaway blast some three pointers..lol
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Old 06-08-2010, 09:40 AM
 
Location: ABQ
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I like the Warriors actually and it seems to me that the atmosphere while watching games on TV is one of the better atmosphere's in the league. Do you think I'm right about that from your experience being there yourself?
Yeah. I mean anytime you get 15-20,000 on a nightly basis without question to see a team that's continually in the basement, you know you have a fan base that loves basketball.

They are really quick on the draw. It's a diverse crowd of people who responds quickly to the subtleties of basketball better than any other crowd I've seen.

If you're ever in Oakland, definitely check out a game.
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Old 06-08-2010, 12:11 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Been to MSG, the old Continental Airlines Arena (NJ), and the Verizon Center in DC. Verizon Center was the most modern, but you cant beat the nostalgia at MSG so I'll go with that as my fav. Cont'l Airlines Arena is decent too, but you can only get there by car and parking at the Meadowlands is a b*tch...although it is big as hell inside lol.
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Old 06-08-2010, 04:08 PM
 
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Yeah. I mean anytime you get 15-20,000 on a nightly basis without question to see a team that's continually in the basement, you know you have a fan base that loves basketball.

They are really quick on the draw. It's a diverse crowd of people who responds quickly to the subtleties of basketball better than any other crowd I've seen.

If you're ever in Oakland, definitely check out a game.

I will next time I'm out there. I have an aunt that lives out there that we visit every once in a blue moon, so next time I'll have to ask her if she wants to go to a game.
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Old 06-08-2010, 04:10 PM
 
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Been to MSG, the old Continental Airlines Arena (NJ), and the Verizon Center in DC. Verizon Center was the most modern, but you cant beat the nostalgia at MSG so I'll go with that as my fav. Cont'l Airlines Arena is decent too, but you can only get there by car and parking at the Meadowlands is a b*tch...although it is big as hell inside lol.

Cool man. That was the expected answer out of those 3 arenas. Thanks for giving it from your point of view to confirm it though.
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Old 06-08-2010, 07:29 PM
 
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ive been to the td garden, its very nice and I love basketball so anyplace is good for me. I would like to hear from okc fans, i hear that place is really fun to be at?
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