Q: Of all the cities you played in while in the NBA, where was the best atmosphere, what was the most exciting venue, who had the most knowledgeable fans?
- Curious in Conshohocken
A: Dude that's not a question, that's a book. The most exciting basketball venue was the original Forum in Los Angeles, due mostly to the number of celebrities in the stands on any given night. It was like going to the Academy Awards. When you see a Jack Nicholson or Denzel Washington or somebody else from the movies sitting there watching you work, that's pretty special. As far as knowledgeable fans: I'm sure Philly fans won't appreciate my answer, but I don't know how many people actually read SportsWeek, so I think I'm safe to say Portland. Maybe it's because the Blazers are the only game in town, but the fans who used to pack the Rose Garden were smart, spirited; they knew basketball and they loved their team. It was always a tough game for a visiting team.
