I know… horrible title. But it’s late.
So the series that appeared to be over after 2 games - when everyone was saying Dallas was going to roll on to victory - ended after 6 games tonight. But, Miami - not Dallas - was the one that rolled on to it’s first NBA championship by winning 4 straight. The Mavericks were up 13 with 6:00 to go in game 3 and it appeared that the predictions were correct. The Heat stormed back and won, and hasn’t lost since.
I didn’t see much of games 1 or 2, but the last 4 games have been fun to watch. They were some pretty good games, you know, for NBA basketball.
For some reason, I found myself wanting Miami to win it. I’m not sure why. I think there are more reasons I shouldn’t want Miami to win. Let’s see:
Pro Miami
- Wade - I wanted him to win.
- Shaq - I’ve actually grown to like Shaq over the years. I used to not like him at all.
Con Miami
- Pat Riley - I’m a die hard Celtics fan. Well, not as much since the Bird, McHale, Parrish era. But I hated Riley and the Lakers in the 80’s and I still don’t like him.
- Alonzo Mourning - Never liked him. Thought he was an arrogant punk. And still do.
- Antoine Walker - Also a punk - and a punk that played at Kentucky, so that’s even worse.
- Gary Payton - Another punk who evidently has never committed a foul in his career.
- Jason Williams - Again, punk. Played for Donovan at Florida, too, so that’s almost as bad as Kentucky.
- Udonis Halsem - Not sure if he’s a punk, but the snarl needs to go. And, again, Donovan, Florida.
Pro Dallas
- Avery Johnson - Johnson seems like a nice guy. I wouldn’t mind seeing him win.
Con Dallas
- Mark Cuban - The sum of all punks mentioned above doesn’t add up to Cuban. What a moron. I can’t think of anyone I’d like to see lose more.
- Jerry Stackhouse - UNC. No additional commentary needed.
- Josh Howard - Never liked him at Wake. Probably a punk.
- Marquis Daniels - Auburn. Sure, he didn’t play football, but it’s still Auburn.
- Texans - And especially Texans from Dallas. I’ve never hated the Mav’s like I do the Cowboys, but everyone I knew in college from Texas - especially Dallas - acted as if Texas and/or Dallas was the greatest gift God has ever given to mankind. Get over yourself. Anytime I see a Texas team lose, it warms my heart.
Well, I suppose an itemized list makes it comes out pretty even. But I think maybe the Cuban factor and the Texans factor weigh more heavily and tips the scales in Miami’s favor. I’d just as soon seen some other team win rather than either of these two, but considering the choices, then, yeah, I’m glad Miami won.
I’m going to bed.
It figures you’re a Celtics fan too–so am I, although it’s been while since I followed them that closely.
Did you pull for the Celtics when Pitino was coaching?;-)
Moreover, do you think the Celtics will ever recapture a bit of their former glory?
June 22, 2006
I found it impossible when Pitino was there. During part of his time there, they also had 3 UK players - Tony Delk, Walter McCarty and Antoine Walker - so it was like Kentucky had taken over the Celtics. Those were the dark years.
I don’t know if they’ll ever make it back. Some have said they’ve never recovered from the Len Bias tragedy 20 years ago. Maybe not, but I thought they made some odd draft choices in the early 90’s that set them back, too. (Rick Fox??) Anyway, they might do it, but I think it will be a long time before the NBA sees truly great teams again - like the Celtics and Lakers of the 80’s - if ever.
But I don’t follow the Celtics all that closely anymore. I just don’t follow the NBA much, period. It’s just not the same as it was in the 80’s, or at least not for me.
June 22, 2006