With the new NBA season now underway, StubHub sent over some fun data.
Such as the fact that if you’re a Sixers fan you’re probably taking your kids to Disney On Ice and that there are way too many people going to WWE. But hell, NFL tickets are way too expensive and certainly not currently a family affair.
Below is each team’s fan base’s favorite music and theater events based on ticket purchase trends.
Boston Celtics Fans
Favorite Artist: The Who
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: 2016 NHL Winter Classic
Brooklyn Nets Fans
Favorite Artist: Janet Jackson
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Hamilton New York
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: US Open Tennis
New York Knicks Fans
Favorite Artist: Billy Joel
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Fish in the Dark
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: US Open Tennis
Philadelphia 76ers Fans
Favorite Artist: Imagine Dragons
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Disney on Ice Frozen Philadelphia
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: CONCACAF Gold Cup
Toronto Raptors Fans
Favorite Artist: Drake
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: 2015 Women’s World Cup
Chicago Bulls Fans
Favorite Artist: U2
Favorite Theater/Comedian: The Book of Mormon
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Lollapalooza
Cleveland Cavaliers Fans
Favorite Artist: The Rolling Stones
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Raw
Detroit Pistons Fans
Favorite Artist: Kid Rock
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival
Indiana Pacers Fans
Favorite Artist: Zac Brown Band
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Indianapolis 500
Milwaukee Bucks Fans
Favorite Artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Book of Mormon Chicago
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Big Ten Basketball Tournament
Atlanta Hawks Fans
Favorite Artist: Billy Joel
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Survivor Series
Charlotte Hornets Fans
Favorite Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Charlotte Knights
Miami Heat Fans
Favorite Artist: Ariana Grande
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Miami Open
Orlando Magic Fans
Favorite Artist: The Rolling Stones
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Royal Rumble
Washington Wizards Fans
Favorite Artist: J Cole
Favorite Theater/Comedian: The Book of Mormon DC
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: International Champions Cup
Dallas Mavericks Fans
Favorite Artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Disney on Ice Frozen Dallas
Houston Rockets Fans
Favorite Artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Once Houston
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Houston Rodeo
Memphis Grizzlies Fans
Favorite Artist: Foo Fighters
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Fast Lane
New Orleans Pelicans Fans
Favorite Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Monster Jam
San Antonio Spurs Fans
Favorite Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
Denver Nuggets Fans
Favorite Artist: Kenny Chesney
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: MLS All-Star Game
Minnesota Timberwolves Fans
Favorite Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Raw
Oklahoma City Thunder Fans
Favorite Artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: WWE Raw
Portland Trailblazers Fans
Favorite Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Sounders/Timbers
Utah Jazz Fans
Favorite Artist: Sam Smith
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Dave Chappelle
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Red Bull Rampage
Los Angeles Lakers Fans
Favorite Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: International Champions Cup
Los Angeles Clippers Fans
Favorite Artist: Foo Fighters
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Kevin Hart
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: International Champions Cup
Golden State Warriors Fans
Favorite Artist: AC/DC
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Dave Chappelle
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: 2016 Wrestlemania
Phoenix Suns Fans
Favorite Artist: U2
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Book of Mormon Tempe
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: CONCACAF Gold Cup
Sacramento Spurs Fans
Favorite Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Theater/Comedian: Gabriel Iglesias
Favorite Event Outside of Basketball: Disney on Ice Sacramento
So there ya have it, folks. The more you know …
I’m a little surprised not to see anyone going to NFL games (Charlotte would rather go to a Knights game than a Panthers game?!), but it looks like basketball fans would rather take their kids to WWE or ice skating than a baseball game.
Fun data. But parent’s will always do anything for their kids. The only thing that really offends me is not seeing Taylor Swift enough on this list.
Mmhmm.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.
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