How to Be a Cleveland Cavaliers Fan

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Ohio's NBA Basketball franchise, was founded in 1970. A part of the NBA's Eastern Conference Central Division, the team plays at Quicken Loans Arena in the heart of downtown. The Cavs, as they are commonly called, have won 1 divison championship and 1 conference title (in 2007).

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Learn about the players. Cleveland has its share of stars, past and present. Chief among them is LeBron James, drafted in 2003. Other Cleveland Cavaliers stars include Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes and Daniel Gibson. Past stars include Larry Nance, Brad Daugherty and Lenny Wilkins.
2. Wear Red. Show your team support by wearing the Cavs colors—red, blue and gold. During the 2007 NBA Finals, the team adopted a "Wear Red" campaign and fans are encouraged to do so.
3. Watch the games. Quicken Loans Arena, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, easily accessible via bus and rapid transit busses. Tickets are surprisingly affordable and may be purchased at the arena's box office or via Ticketmaster. If you can't make it to the games, most of the season is broadcast on local television and radio stations.
4. Join the Rebounders. The Rebounders are the Cleveland Cavaliers booster club. For a small fee, fans can join the club and take part in a full annual schedule of rallies, group events and organized trips to watch away games.
5. Vote for your favorite players for the All-Star Game. Make sure that the Cleveland Cavaliers are well-represented at the NBA All-Star game by voting for your favorite players. Ballots are available at Cavs games or you can vote online on the Cavs Web site.