NBA or MBA?
October 12th 2010 02:06
As far as I know, the National Basketball Association hasn't changed it's name or logo, though since this summer, it could probably get away with calling itself Miami's Basketball Association.
Since Chris Bosh and LeBron James decided to pack their bags, head for South Beach, FL, and share the spotlight with Dwyane Wade, there has been a lot of hype regarding the 2010-2011 season for the Miami Heat, and rightfully so.
With three of the NBA's best players all wearing the same uniform, it is hard to ignore the achievements that the Heat could reach this season, barring any injuries or locker room problems.
But is it really necessary for all the hoopla? I mean, there are still 29 other teams in the league.
Recently, ESPN has thought it necessary to devote an entire page to the Miami Heat and their "adventures" this season.
The website is titled "Heat Index."
Are there going to be any new developments or adventures that are going to occur rather than spectacular basketball?
Maybe I am in the dark on this one, but if I am right, the Heat will play 82 games this season. Assuming they have a record better than seven other teams in the Eastern Conference, they will continue to play in the postseason.
And maybe, if they beat everyone in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, they will make the NBA Finals.
If they beat the Western Conference opponent, they will be champions of the basketball world!
Well, no matter what, there will be an NBA champion this year, just like every year before and every year in the past.
Maybe James, Bosh and Wade are planning on doing a puppet show at half time. Maybe Pat Riley is going to dress like a showgirl and shimmy down a rope that dangles from the giant scoreboard at center court. Maybe the Heat will bring in a three-ringed circus to play against its competition for a half every home game.
But I don't think any of these things are going to happen.
I don't understand why this type of coverage is needed.
If it is, why wasn't their a "Bulls Rodeo" page when Michael Jordan won six titles. Or even a page for the Lakers when they won three consecutive titles, which, by the way, they are on track to do again if they can bring home the trophy this season.
There is nothing that is so spectacular that needs this type of coverage in any sport, anywhere.
I must say, for the sake of NBA fans of other teams, I hope the Heat fail to reach the goals that so many think they will achieve. Especially the major sports networks such as ESPN.
If they don't win it all, it will only prove that there was nothing more than basketball being played in the city of Miami during this season.
Just out of curiosity, if the Heat do fail to win it all, will their be an "Air Conditioned" page for us to reminisce on their failures?
Since Chris Bosh and LeBron James decided to pack their bags, head for South Beach, FL, and share the spotlight with Dwyane Wade, there has been a lot of hype regarding the 2010-2011 season for the Miami Heat, and rightfully so.
With three of the NBA's best players all wearing the same uniform, it is hard to ignore the achievements that the Heat could reach this season, barring any injuries or locker room problems.
But is it really necessary for all the hoopla? I mean, there are still 29 other teams in the league.
Recently, ESPN has thought it necessary to devote an entire page to the Miami Heat and their "adventures" this season.
The website is titled "Heat Index."
Are there going to be any new developments or adventures that are going to occur rather than spectacular basketball?
Maybe I am in the dark on this one, but if I am right, the Heat will play 82 games this season. Assuming they have a record better than seven other teams in the Eastern Conference, they will continue to play in the postseason.
And maybe, if they beat everyone in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket, they will make the NBA Finals.
If they beat the Western Conference opponent, they will be champions of the basketball world!
Well, no matter what, there will be an NBA champion this year, just like every year before and every year in the past.
Maybe James, Bosh and Wade are planning on doing a puppet show at half time. Maybe Pat Riley is going to dress like a showgirl and shimmy down a rope that dangles from the giant scoreboard at center court. Maybe the Heat will bring in a three-ringed circus to play against its competition for a half every home game.
But I don't think any of these things are going to happen.
I don't understand why this type of coverage is needed.
If it is, why wasn't their a "Bulls Rodeo" page when Michael Jordan won six titles. Or even a page for the Lakers when they won three consecutive titles, which, by the way, they are on track to do again if they can bring home the trophy this season.
There is nothing that is so spectacular that needs this type of coverage in any sport, anywhere.
I must say, for the sake of NBA fans of other teams, I hope the Heat fail to reach the goals that so many think they will achieve. Especially the major sports networks such as ESPN.
If they don't win it all, it will only prove that there was nothing more than basketball being played in the city of Miami during this season.
Just out of curiosity, if the Heat do fail to win it all, will their be an "Air Conditioned" page for us to reminisce on their failures?
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