Many fans have walked away from the NBA because "it has become a thug sport" and "it's not as exciting to watch compared to college basketball". But right now, the NBA is shedding that "thug" image bringing exciting players to the sport. So many young point guards coming into the league that bring so much excitement: Chris Paul and Deron Williams and many can agree that it has been an exciting playoffs.
But to end it, to put the cherry on the top of the ice-cream, the NBA Finals will be amazing. Lakers vs. Celtics. Brings back so many memories of Magic-Bird going at it constantly, and ruled the NBA Finals along with Jordan back in the 80's. This is what every fan wanted: to see the past reunite along with the present. Everyone will be watching Kobe, Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. The tv ratings will go off the charts, because no one will want to miss this. So many questions: How will the Celtics stop Kobe, the MVP? How will Kevin Garnett, Pierce, and Ray Allen perform? Writing about it right now gets me pumped up because four of the best players in the league are in this game.
Seeing the incredible Kobe, who is so clutch that many of the time, he flashes moments of Jordan, and lives for the clutch. He comes alive in the second half of every game in the playoffs. Then you have Kevin Garnett, who brings so much effort and energy to every game. Here comes Paul Pierce, the captain of the team, and when you need a big point, let Paul Pierce take over. But don't forget the other person of the trio: Ray Allen. Don't leave him alone because he's a monster at threes, and can change the entire game with a clutch three.
This is so important for the league. Although the playoffs were fun, this is what matchup the NBA had to have. Think of the tv ratings with the boring Spurs and the Pistons in the NBA Finals. Every person that I have talked to is excited about the Finals, and none of them live in Boston or Los Angeles. How can you not watch this series, and reunite the past and the present as one once again.
This one is tough: Lakers in 7. But don't be a fool, watch the series, this series will be talked about for a long time. Let's hope it does live to the hype and it is not a sweep. That's the last thing everyone wants to see.
*donde16*
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In the past years I have avoided watching the NBA for the reason you stated, that thugs had taken over. But recently I have been watching more and more because of the explosion of skill in the league.
However, I still cannot in good conscience call myself a full-fledged NBA fan while there is still lack of hustle. Many players will take several plays off, while in hockey, guys are busting their butts every single play. I want to see guys gasping for breathe, doing everything they can, to win every game.
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