I didn't enjoy much of the regular season ball I watched, but man, the Nuggets-Wolves reminded me why I love this game so much. I'm all in for the "-apolis Bowl."
It will be interesting to see where Denver goes next. I bet Booth would like to have a couple of Wolves-like role players for that money that went to Porter.
I wonder how this finals can "hurt" the NBA as a business. I mean, of course they are great for basketball and true hoops fans, but let's face it, the general audience wants to see big names and all stars. The Finals hasn't been hitting the same tv ratings as before the pandemic, or the last time we saw Lebron vs Curry. The NBA was never a "faceless" league, but who can be that guy now?
The league is in great shape, primarily because the product is so good now. As Jared Weiss pointed out yesterday, all 4 of the remaining teams are led by players who are 26 or younger. That never happens, or it didn't before this season.
I personally love the parity and unpredictability of these playoffs. I know dynasty teams probably are better for ratings but I am here for basketball and both Game 7s were pretty good to great (even with the injuries). And it's all these teams last chance before Wemby starts winning every title. Get 'em in while you can boys.
I didn't enjoy much of the regular season ball I watched, but man, the Nuggets-Wolves reminded me why I love this game so much. I'm all in for the "-apolis Bowl."
It will be interesting to see where Denver goes next. I bet Booth would like to have a couple of Wolves-like role players for that money that went to Porter.
I wonder how this finals can "hurt" the NBA as a business. I mean, of course they are great for basketball and true hoops fans, but let's face it, the general audience wants to see big names and all stars. The Finals hasn't been hitting the same tv ratings as before the pandemic, or the last time we saw Lebron vs Curry. The NBA was never a "faceless" league, but who can be that guy now?
The league is in great shape, primarily because the product is so good now. As Jared Weiss pointed out yesterday, all 4 of the remaining teams are led by players who are 26 or younger. That never happens, or it didn't before this season.
I personally love the parity and unpredictability of these playoffs. I know dynasty teams probably are better for ratings but I am here for basketball and both Game 7s were pretty good to great (even with the injuries). And it's all these teams last chance before Wemby starts winning every title. Get 'em in while you can boys.