The Chargers’ move to Los Angeles still stings a bit for San Diego natives. It’s become especially tough for Nick Cannon, who can’t root for a team that no longer represents his hometown. But fear not, he’s got a new team: the Carolina Panthers. He revealed his defection to The Post Game’s Jeff Eisenband:
BREAKING NEWS: San Diego native @NickCannon denounces @Chargers fandom after team's move to LA. "I'mma rock with the @Panthers." pic.twitter.com/PtxCTxATFD
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) February 7, 2017
Cannon: “I’m a little hurt right now, ’cause my favorite NFL team used to be the San Diego Chargers.”
Eisenband: “Now you say ‘used to’ — you’re from San Diego, will you not be rooting for them in L.A.?”
C: “They’re not the San Diego Chargers anymore! So I can’t root for ’em. But you know what? I’m also from North Carolina, so I’mma rock with the Panthers all day.”
One team’s loss is another team’s gain, and the Panthers are happy to take him into the fandom.
Welcome to the #Panthers family, @NickCannon!
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) February 7, 2017
We'll have to hook you up with some gear. https://t.co/8eXL0e10Uy
It’s the beginning of a new, beautiful friendship.
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