Notorious sports grump Bill Simmons hated the Spurs playoff shirts
MySA • • sports
Key Points:
- Bill Simmons criticized the San Antonio Spurs' use of color-coordinated T-shirts for fans during their game one victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, calling it a "bad take" and likening the look to a parade rather than a championship team atmosphere.
- NBA correspondent Zach Lowe disagreed with Simmons, pointing out that Spurs legends Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili were present and supportive of the "Fiesta colors" shirts, labeling Simmons' opinion as "horrible."
- Simmons defended his viewpoint by expressing a preference for "old school basketball" and disliking the trend of fans wearing matching shirts, even when the Boston Celtics do it.
- The exchange sparked significant social media backlash against Simmons' comments, with many fans criticizing his stance on the coordinated fan apparel.
- The Spurs and Blazers are set to face off again in game two on Tuesday, with anticipation of whether the fan shirt tradition will continue.
