Behold! Friends, brothers, relatives, as always I have a treasure trove of secrets in store for you in the form of the upcoming NBA season. One to enjoy as the twists and turns unfold. This may well be one of the more surprising season in memory.
Memories. The Heatles got not 8, not 7, not 6, but 2..............2 out of 4 chances. Instead, it was these guys
Change was brewing. Of course, one of the bigger changes was The Return. The Return of my earthly form to the court. However, be not fooled, luggage can weigh considerably more than it looks
But more on the team that a part of me plays for later. There is another return. One that at least one person never thought would happen
Well, another person had something else in mind.
Excited to play with the #1 pick. A dynasty in the making
But alas, it would be the shortest dynasty ever. But if indeed all you need is love, love, love is all you need, then this team is preaching My good word indeed
Somehow though, the defending champs seem not so concerned
But these are the obvious storylines dear friends, and as we look around, we see that possible surprises lurk all over
Can a summer stint for Team USA get a former MVP up to speed?
What about a TZGM force from up north?
Will these key additions in New York City make a difference?
Wait, wrong NYC team, wrong year. Foresight becomes complicated sometimes. Will these key additions in New York City make a difference?
And there's The Other Return. The return home of one of Miami's legends:
Wrong legend? Eh, ok.
Forgetting the other Miami legend, what about the real legend. The living legend.
Yeah, that's a legend. However, his coach may lead to a legendarily awkward season. Blame me for bowing out?
Yeah, one of those teams may have a slightly better shot this year. I suspect it's the team with this guy:
Though really, it sure feels like it won't be long before we all are looking excitedly at the team with this guy
But the past and the future do not touch the present. And the present is being questioned now more than ever in Oklahoma City, where for the second straight year, a star begins the year on the bench
Meanwhile, other teams with multiple stars are ready to take their shot. Can these guys live up to expectations this year?
Or will the team that beat them grow together and take a step forward
If they do, it'll be without one of their key running mates, who has found a new group to make music with
And while I am biased in favor of my own LA team, the other LA team looks very imposing, as evidenced by the last ever team photo taken under the ownership of Donald Sterling:
And I know you thought I forgot.....never forget to grind
Indeed, storylines abound! I shall not spoil it for you my friends, but I promise the season will delight. But be not presumptuous as to the ultimate outcome, for doubt will creep in your mind throughout. Overconfidence can lead to one's downfall. Sit back, relax and enjoy. I am going to get a burrito, chill out and catch some waves.
Let us NBA!