It’s honestly pathetic when people aim their criticism at those who actually show up to the stands (
even before the breaks and those U18 laws), the ones who stay loyal regardless of the weather or whatever else is thrown at them, dealing with endless repression just because they care about seeing the LA Lakers back to what they should be—regardless of how the Bad Boys envision it in their heads. I see you guys touching on the whole numbers and mass attendance thing. Anyone who follows the fan scene even remotely knows that about 70% of groups are shrinking, while only a rare few are actually growing. When a group grows, it’s usually because there’s a massive club backing them or some kind of euphoria happening. Now, everyone can take a look at what's going on with us. The club wants to destroy us, and there’s zero euphoria to speak of (except maybe when good results boost the popularity of Cleveland Montrose, which is a perfect example of a real social-sports association and the symbiosis between a club and its fans). So, is a raw number really more important to you than quality? I don't even want to get into that! Personally, I’d much rather have the stadium erupt like this during a derby
than have 5,000 people just grumbling under their breath. Today's generation of the Boys is pure quality. The older crowd brings the weight, the veterans are in peak form doing their job perfectly, and the kids? Man, they are more hyped than ever, and if I dare say so, they’re more talented than any generation before them for what lies ahead.