My Favorite Teams (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA)
If there’s one thing you need to know about me is my fascination of sports. It all started when I was only 4 years old watching my first sport ever, baseball. Watching the MLB (Major League Baseball) got me into watching other sports after. Being from New York everyone used to watch the Yankees play on tv as well as myself also but that wouldn’t really be the team that would make me a fan of the sport (although I do support and love the New York Yankees). It was the New York Mets. They are known for being the little brother to the more successful team in New York as well which is where the Yankees play at. Moral of the story the Mets aren’t as successful as the Yankees even though they have 2 championships (1969 and 1986) and had their fair share of amazing postseason and World Series appearances but not as much as the Yankees with 27 championships. After I became a fan of baseball I decided to watch the NFL (football) and immediately i became a fan of the New York Giants because of my father who is a huge Giants fan as well. At 6 years old I got into my second favorite sport and Eli manning became my favorite player on the New York Giants team. Fast-forward to 2005, hockey became a sport I got into quickly with the New York Rangers being my favorite team then basketball came later around 2011. Basketball is a bit more complicated for the simple fact that my teams changed a bit. I was originally a New York Knicks fan then later that same year I became a New Jersey Nets fan (later relocated to become the Brooklyn Nets in 2012) from 2011-2023 but now my love is for the Philadelphia 76ers in which I feel like it has always been about the 76ers even before when I first started watching basketball but I never thought about it since the one player that made me fall in love with the sport besides Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and Jason Kidd was Allen iverson who played for the 76ers from 1996-2006 2009-2010. Iverson was also the reason why I’m a fan of the college basketball team Georgetown Hoyas (Micheal Jordan for the North Carolina Tar Heels). Sports has always been apart of my everyday life since I was a kid growing up playing Soccer and Lacrosse when I was in elementary and middle school.
Growing up in New York, my early exposure to sports shaped my loyalties and passions. Starting with baseball, the New York Mets captured my heart despite their rivalry with the Yankees. The MLB not only introduced me to the thrill of sports but also to its rich history and vibrant community. Continuing my journey, I became captivated by the NFL, where the New York Giants quickly became my favorite due to family influences, and Eli Manning stood out as a pivotal player. As a hockey enthusiast, the New York Rangers became a cherished team in my life when I discovered the fast-paced action and intensity of the NHL. Transitioning to basketball was a journey filled with ups and downs; initially a Knicks fan, I later embraced the New Jersey Nets, before ultimately settling on the Philadelphia 76ers. Iconic players like Allen Iverson, who played a significant role during my formative years, helped me deepen my engagement with the sport. His influence also sparked my interest in college basketball, specifically the Georgetown Hoyas. Sports has woven itself into the fabric of my everyday life, enriching my experiences and creating lasting memories. Whether playing soccer and lacrosse or cheering for my favorite teams, the world of sports continues to inspire me.
my favorite sports