Sweet, a random tumblr message inspired a thread! No surprises: Bears: Started watching in the late 90's as Cade McNown was leading the team to a new level of suckery, hooked ever since. Blackhawks: Uncle is massive fan, watched games at his place and became addicted circa 2001. Cubs: Inherited from parents. *stares at gun on nightstand* Not tonight, friend. Not tonight. *reaches for whiskey bottle* Illini: See Cubs, sans suicidal tendencies. Pacers (1998-2004): Massive Pacers junkie through the Reggie years, retired as Pacers fan in 2004, along with basically the NBA until Bulls resurgence. Quasi-Bulls: Not a fan during Jordan era, followed them for years via newspapers and such, Rose-Bulls are a lot of fun to watch. I am a shameful bandwagon, but admit my sins.