Over the coming days, ESNY staffers are going to share our favorite athletes. Why did we cheer for them? What about them made them our favorites?

The Background

Being a fan of three New York/New Jersey area sports teams as a 23-year old, to be frank, has not brought a large amount of joy. However, there have been several players over the years that have made watching these teams – New York Mets, New Jersey Devils, and New York Knicks – the last couple decennials a lot easier.