The NBL have found themselves in the enviable position of having the most influential and merchandise hungry supporters ready to fall at their feet with the typically fickle Sydney Bandwagon Jumpers sure to get behind the expectation defying Sydney Kings any day now. With Sydney FC tanking and the Alessandro Del Piero jerseys back in the cupboard, the Kings look the likely next port of call for Sydneysiders desperate to back a winner.
It’s a well worn cliche that Melbournites are more passionate sports fans but it’s true. It’s no coincidence that Sydney Swans fans go missing during the lean years. Or NSW Waratahs supporters forgo that horror trip from Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs to err, well Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs when they are struggling for a win. And don’t get me started on Manly Sea Eagle fans who won’t even go and watch their team when they are winning!
Top 5 Things People From Sydney Are Good At
1. Paying too much for houses.
2. Tolerating a shitty public transport system.
3. Recycling last years New Year’s fireworks display and convincing everyone it’s different.
4. Talk about getting out of city for a couple of days. (And never leaving the city)
5. Jumping on a sports bandwagon.
Shane Heal’s Kings are on the precipice of Sydney-worthy sports adulation. Even Andrew Gaze has declared them the real deal after they toppled the reigning champs, the NZ Breakers last weekend. Aussie Basketball legend repping the Kings? Sydneysiders lap that kinda thing up! Bandwagon jump is imminent.
Currently fourth, the Kings have two tough games at home to close out the year against the Woolongong Hawks and the league leading Perth Wildcats. This is how you do it Sydney. “D-fence… D-fence… D-fence!”
In the second game of the season, star import Corin Henry ignited the Kings campaign with a dazzling display against the Melbourne Tigers.
