Justin Bieber Defends Wearing Jerseys of Winning Teams in Twitter Rant

Justin Bieber has had it with sports fans making light of his constantly shifting allegiances when it comes to sports teams. 

In a series of tweets, the singer explained he isn't necessarily passionate about any one team beyond the Toronto Maple Leafs:

Bieber's love for the Leafs didn't stop him from posting a photo on Instagram May 31 in which he was wearing a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey:

Bandwagon fans are often figures of disdain and the subject of ridicule. Everybody has had fun making light of Drake supporting numerous teams, including multiple squads in the same league.

There shouldn't be anything wrong, though, with rooting for whatever team you feel like and enjoying a sport on its own regardless of team affiliation. Thanks to league-sponsored streaming services, it's never been easier for fans to follow whoever catches their fancy, be it a star player or a specific franchise.

Bieber's celebrity status appears to have presented him with plenty of opportunities to do just that and to use jerseys as fashion statements rather than pledges of allegiance.