New York Daily News - http://www.nydailynews.com Will Knicks lose fans to Brooklyn Nets? Friday, February 2nd, 2007 This would be a good time to look at the other pro basketball team in the area, especially since the Knicks have been so uninspiring of late. It was interesting to see that last week, after Jamal Crawford had his 52-point game, the Daily News had Jason Kidd's marital troubles on the front page, keeping Jamal and the Knicks on the back. I point this out only because the Nets have been a compelling story on and off the court this season. They have two superstars (Kidd and Vince Carter) and a third player (Richard Jefferson) who nearly is one. Kidd is one of the best point guards of his generation, and is a joy to watch when he's healthy and playing well. Granted, the Nets are getting old, so who knows how they will look in a couple of years. But they are a fascinating team to watch. And they are moving to New York in 2009. The Nets have definitely underperformed this season, but they have righted their ship a little as of late and certainly have as much chance as anyone to win the East (at least in my opinion). Any thought I had of the Knicks actually catching the Nets has dissipated. The Knicks are now four games out of first place (three games behind the Nets), and just are not good enough to stay in contention for long in the division race. Personally, while I follow the Nets casually, I would never, never, ever switch allegiances. As I have said before in this space, I have never rooted for the Nets. Don't really have a reason why, but it's just the way it is. I am not the kind of fan who would ever change who I root for. I have been a Knicks, Mets, Jets and Rangers fan since I was about 10, and I will stay that way for the rest of my life. Also, I have met many people who have switched allegiances or rooted for more than one team. That is not me. But the Nets present an interesting question. They are moving to Brooklyn in two years. They will officially be a New York team. Will that change your attitude towards them? If the Knicks continue to be bad, and the Nets continue to put an exciting product on the court, would you consider changing sides? Or would you consider rooting for both teams? It's hard for me to fathom anyone switching from the Knicks to the "New Jersey" Nets, but what about the "Brooklyn" Nets? Personally, I would never do it - but I want to know if it's something you would consider. Let me know - and please include your first name and your hometown.