While it is hard to argue that the NHL playoffs are more exciting than the NBA playoffs, at least for a person whose favorite sport is neither hockey or basketball, the NBA have the NHL beat this year. And it had nothing to do with the sports themselves.
In the Stanley Cup Finals we have the Boston Bruins v Vancouver Canucks. Boston Bruins have not won the Cup since 1972, Vancouver has never won in their 40 years of existence, nor has a Canadian team hosted Lord Stanley's cup since 1993. There's also a great match up between 2 top goalies, Roberto Luongo and Tim Thomas, with great players such as the Sedin twins, Zdeno Chara and Tomas Kaberle playing, as well. And while we are guaranteed some great hockey (in my mind, there are very few better things in the world than playoff overtime hockey), there is something lacking. Hype.
Sports can only sell themselves so well and besides the fact that neither team has won the cup in a long time, there aren't many subplots to the Stanley Cup Finals, at least not for a neutral.
The NBA Finals on the other hand, have more substance than just the game itself. As with every series you have the aging star that no one knows how he is playing so well, Kidd and you have a super star at the top of his game but this series could be his final chance, Dirk. But this is not special, what is special is the emotion that the Miami Heat invoke from even the most causal fan. Whether you love them or hate them or simply fall somewhere in between, the Miami Heat and the personality of the players is what makes the NBA Finals.
The NHL could take a page out of the NBA's book and not try and crush young and talented players like PK Subban and encourage sport based on personality as well as excitement. And at the same rate, the NBA needs to look at why they are getting so much PR and that is because players are the main focus. Not the refs, not the owners, and not a potential Franchise tag.
Basketball and Hockey are great sports, but to neutral fans, the games are only as interesting as their subplots.
-Max
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
De Justin Bieber
De Justin Bieber
De Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Enjoying The Beach In Maui.
The Singer De Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez dated May 27, 2011.
De Selena Gomez is in the bikini.
Christina Hendricks Hot
Christina Hendricks Hot
Christina Hendricks "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - Hot Arrivals,
The Hot Actress Christina Hendricks attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art dated May 2, 2011 at New York City.
Nadila Ernesta Foto
Nadila Ernesta Foto
Nadila Ernesta Foto Bikini.
Police Headquarters Barbie Ernesta artist regretted pose black bikini wearing a police hat.
Head of Public Relations Division Police Inspector-General Anton Bahrul Alam disappointed.
Kim Kris Humphries
Kim Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Photostream.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Amberlounge Fashion Monaco 2011 Arrivals.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries arrive to attend the Amber Lounge Fashion Monaco 2011 dated May 27, 2011 held at the Monaco.
Surprise Oprah
Surprise Oprah
Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular.
Gayle King, Oprah and Maria Shriver attend Surprise Oprah!
A Farewell Spectacular held at the United Center dated May 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
Tony Romo Wedding Candice Crawford
Tony Romo Wedding Candice Crawford
Tony Romo Marries Candice Crawford in Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys Tony Romo tied the knot with pageant queen as well as TV reporter Candice Crawford on Saturday, Dallas wedding attended by 600 guests.
wedding celebration at Arlington Hall, Dallas' Lee Park.
Tony Romo and Candice Crawford Wedding Pictures.
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trailer Video
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trailer Video
The David Fincher's movie 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Trailer Video.
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trailer Video.
Daniel Craig, David Fincher and Rooney Mara related with the movie The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" theaters Dec. 21.
Rooney Mara as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
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