In just a few hours the NBA season will finally begin. After what seemed like eternity, the exhibition season, which consisted of 82 games over a 6-month period, is over and we can finally start the NBA season.
I have often wondered why 30 teams would want to participate in this type of an exhibition season when only 16 qualify for the regular season. The answer always seems to be the same. If the league let everyone play, it would resemble the NCAA basketball tournament. The only difference is that in the NBA, the best team always seems to come out on top.
Like most NBA fans, I am very excited to watch it because we have some pretty awesome teams like the Spurs, Heat, and the Celtics. There are teams, like Orlando and Oklahoma City, who could end up in the finals if they get hot. We even have the over- achiever (Bulls) and the over-rated, one and done team ( Mavericks). Last but not least, we have the Los Angeles Lakers. In less than a month, the Lakers will still be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
As I glance at my watch, my wife asks, "What time is it?" With a big grin, I tell her it's "Kobe Time!"
Welcome to the 2011 NBA playoffs.
"Wise Guy"
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