In my lifetime, since 1980, there has only been 8 teams crowned champions in the NBA and 6 of them have multiple titles (Lakers 10, Bulls 6, Spurs 4, Celtics 4, Pistons 3, Rockets 2, Heat and 76ers 1 each.) This year will be the first time since 1998 that Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan or Kobe Bryant won't be in the finals. Don't sports thrive on parity? It's interesting to see dominant teams but this is getting ridiculous. I want, no, need someone new to win if basketball is going to peak my interest.
Of the 4 teams remaining, the Western Conference does not have a team on that list of 8 winners, and both teams in the East have won previously. It makes it easier to figure out who to route for since my home team, the Celtics, are out. (Yes I know this seems hypocritical since the Cs have won multiple championships, but I'm a homer first and an NBA fan second.) It doesn't hurt routing for the west since the hated Heat looks like they are coming out of the East. With a pompous team like that, my decision was pretty much made up for me. If Dallas wins, I'll be happy to see Dirk Nowitzski get a ring which he deserves. If Oklahoma City wins, it'll be nice to see Kevin Durant, who already is a top 3 player in the NBA get a ring. I don't care who wins, just someone new. Please!
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