Clearly the first bit of bad news belongs to the city of Cleveland. What must that be like today? Your one hope for a title is all but lost, and that Lebron shot you were ready to bronze isn't worth the paper it was printed on. Remember that old argument about Lebron, the Knicks, being a global icon, etc.? It's back Cleveland. Throw in the Indians and Browns and, well, you know. Even if you want to claim Ohio State, you've got 2 national championship beatings to remember. Heck, if a certain official doesn't throw that silly pass interference flag, you'd have nothing to celebrate but the newest exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But at least they got to the final game. Sleep tight Cleveland and prey the King can save you.
The second piece of bad news is for all of us who wanted Kobe vs Lebron. If last night isn't a shot in the gut to all who believe the NBA is fixed, I don't know what is. Now Lebron has about a 5% chance to make the Finals, and David Stern can call Nike and cancel the new order of puppet commercials. Speaking of, Kobe and Lebron may end up being Dan and Dave. Sad thought, but that had lead up commercials, too. If you don't get that reference, check it out here. So if you're like me and you want that match up, let's hope Kobe wins tonight and Lebron pulls a miracle.
Now to the good news. It is real sports. Stan Van Gundy was right. It's not the BCS. It's decided on the court. And that is how it should be. If the Lakers and the Cavs don't get it done, then that's fine. It sucks, but that's sports. Real sports. Not the BCS. Not the WWE. It may be Magic vs Nuggets, but at least it's real. Remember what Mick taught us : "you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need."
Oh, and by the way, if you only learn one thing watching the Lakers and Cavs, it's this: Scottie Pippen was great.
