I am not a 76ers fan. Or at least, I had never actually described myself as one. I've followed the team very closely, committing hours to speculation over draft picks and potential trades, and writing multiple (very long) posts about team-building strategies. I know the quirks of the current iteration well, and understand all of the inside jokes based around the 2014-15 season. I have favorite players and least favorite players. But I've always been scared to self-identify as a "fan." Something about that word seems fraught with gravity.
I grew up in New England, about three hours northeast of Boston.