The important thing is that fans stay true to the team and weather through these touch times. That's what makes good fans. It's really easy to start yelling and supporting a team that all of the sudden starts doing well. It's during the crappy times when teams need fan support as well.
i don't live near enough to be a season ticket holder or even attend more than a game or two a year, but it would be really cool if we could develop a golden state type fan base during the down times. ticket prices are ridiculously cheap at $10 (plus you can move around to better seats). it would be awesome if we could get a group of hardcores (those who actually follow the game and cheer even when they are not giving away t-shirts or waving VIC cards) to all sit together to bring a unique atmosphere to the arena. that is until next year's playoff run when they raise ticket prices enough and the arena gets filled with mopes.