It does not take? Jeff van Gundy?s expert comments, or Chuck Barkley?s over-smart reviews to guess who is more jubilant right now! Against all odds, one can dare say the Dallas Mavericks were not the team anyone expected to lift this year?s Larry O?Brian trophy, they were not even in the top 3 for that matter. With a postseason revolving around ?The Decision? , ?The Party?, ?The D-Rose? and ?The bruised index finger? (yes LeBron fans, not everything is about him in NBA, not right now), there were three or four separate entities vying for the cup. LeBron and the Heat (Apologies to D-Wade, he chose to be LBJ?s wing man) , Kobe and LA (what a fall), D-Rose and Bulls (they are still young and going strong) and the veteran Celtics (there is always that last shot).
Humbled in the finals he may be, but LeBron James deserves appreciation for his sheer talent, not rebuke for betraying Cleveland
While South Beach was jubilant, Cleveland was distraught, bellicose and badmouthing LeBron from all angles. From potentially the worst record in the league, to giving away their last all-star in Mho Williams, nothing at all has worked right for the Cavs this season. The Mavericks were noticeable in an optimum light, consistency,old school plays etc. But Cavaliers were in news for all the wrong reasons all season long. Probably, when a state full of admirers turn to wish you ill-will, that is when you lose 4-2 in NBA finals with buddies in top 5 players of the NBA currently and hall-of-famers-to-be.
Which brings the question, who is more satisfied this season? The Mavericks pulled out a rabbit from the hat, no doubts there. Cleveland never had a chance to begin with, no questions there as well. Mavericks won, they must have partied hard? that night. Lebron lost, and Cleveland is still pondering over ways to mark the occassion.
NBA media, wronged team mates and others who thought LeBron was wrong,do not realize that this man is the most gifted ball player in generations,with size ,skill and speed unmatched. And he is playing in his prime. Is it not time one stopped to think, maybe the negative influence is catching up to him? People are losing a chance to witness brilliance by going over menial issues of contracts, fan following and what not. LeBron will come back next season, he will have a high chance to lift the trophy, but the atmosphere is unlikely to change. ?It might be more hostile, if at all. Why does no one say??Give the man what he deserves,due respect for talent?. Ardent ball players will know, ardent fans.. not so sure!
No offense to Dirk Nowitzki, a legend in himself. But the story will always be about LeBron, for better or worse, much like it was for Kobe in the past decade. ?Time to move on Cleveland? 2012 will tell.
Meanwhile, let us not forget the other sob story, somewhere in Hollywood. Kobe and Co. faced the worst defeat a 2-time championship team could, and yet stand tall to confront it. With Phil Jackson?s departure and fade-away of the triangle offense , what do they have in store? Mike Brown, a cavalier? Ironic indeed. All odds point to the fact that Lakers this season have been a poor defensive team when matched up with title contenders. Mike Brown?s defensive mindset should be of assistance in this regard. But look at the roster.. an ex-super star, a low-in-confidence 7 footer all star, a 37 year old starting point guard, and a bench who is yet to prove their mettle? (Let us not even start talking about Ron-Ron for the sake of verbosity). Clearly, a new player, some young feet, and a dominant centre are in demand in LA, if they are to start strong and finish with authority this season.
That said, another ageing army of veterans is in the east.They call themselves the Celtics, have a storied rivalry with their western counterparts in the Lakers, and were destroyed by LeBron James this year. Last year we heard this was going to be their one last all-out attempt to get back the rings. But things have happened. Rondo?s arm, KG?s off-days, and Perkins exit, not an ideal combination to say the least for a team going up against Lebron,Wade,Bosh,D-Rose and others. But here we are, 1 more season, 1 more attempt. If Celtics have anything to learn from Rondo, it is this ?Never give up,never give in?.
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Source: http://www.sportskeeda.com/2011/06/16/nba-season-post-mortem-who-is-happier-mavs-or-cavs/
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