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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
We would all be an angry mob if opposing fans cheered on a Dirk injury.
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Except nobody was rooting against the player. They were rooting for their team. Their chances at winning just increased. It's not different to a made basket, signing a free agent, or anything that enhances your chance of winning. Toronto fans weren't actively rooting for an injury (have you seen "KD please tore your Achilles kthxbye signs?), only celebrated their luck as it happened. I think it's an important distinction to make.
Should you be allowed to root for another team to lose? You'd probably say yes. But then why not root for that team to lose a star, which significantly impacts the chances of them losing. It doesn't make sense. It's weird morale applied by folks from the outside.
Passionate fans help the sport more than they hurt. Just look at tonight. This just added a new story line and more fuel for the Warriors. How about their fans giving Toronto players a hard time now during the next game? I would certainly love it!