Our favorite fair-weather fan returns to RedEye. Frontrunner, who never met a team he didn’t claim, was in an awkward position on Thursday night. His precious Bulls went up against LeBron James (Fronty’s his No. 1 fan, of course).
An important statement game for both teams on national TV. How will Frontrunner decide who to root for? And will he stick with ’em. We think you know the answer …
Frontrunner (neutral): Two minutes without a field goal on either side. I wonder how my favorite college football team the Louisville Cardinals are doing. Let me find the old flipper …
Frontrunner (Cavs): Drew Gooden hits his fourth shot out of five … because of LeBron’s sweet no-looker from the baseline. Why isn’t this man playing point guard?
Frontrunner (Bulls): I like that Andres Nocioni, slashing through defenders, picking up offensive fouls. It’s rally time for the Bulls!
Frontrunner: Flipping over to CNN … Hmm, that reminds me, I need to go register myself as a Democrat. Been meaning to do that for a few years now, just haven’t gotten around to it.
Frontrunner (Cavs): LeBron gets the hoop and harm for his first field goal with 55 seconds left in the first! Let’s go LE-Bron, clap, clap, clap-clap-clap! He was just getting his teammates involved with those three assists. He’s averaging 5.5 of those, you know. My guy!
Frontrunner: Hmm, Dwyane Wade commercial. Love that guy.
Frontrunner (Bulls): Kirk Hinrich with a three! Gooden with the answer! Go Jayhawks!! Awesome.
Frontrunner (Bulls): My Bulls are hanging in there, though my Cavs are clearly better. I’ve always liked that P.J. Brown (11 points for the game). Why didn’t we pick him up sooner. I’m in your corner, Peej!
Frontrunner (Bulls): I’m trying to stick with my Bulls even though some of Hinrich’s misses (8 of 13) just look horrible. You know, I would say I’m not so much a Bulls fan as a Bulls follower.
Frontrunner (Cavs): LeBron from up top–swish–64-49. Because that’s what he does, he puts daggers in teams.
Frontrunner (Cavs): LeBron to Gooden and … the flush! 73-59. You know, I get my Cavs love honest. I had a frat brother who played summer league for them one year. Didn’t make it, though.
Frontrunner: Hmm, mom sent me an e-mail. She’s getting me flip-flops for my birthday. What’s that about?
Frontrunner (Cavs): Cavs have passed the 100 mark. This is just a rout. Both teams’ scrubs are in, and LeBron’s chillin’ on the bench. That’s my guy.
