Sunday, April 29, 2007

My Dream Championship Match: Suns-Bulls


Shaggy and Nocioni, any comparisons?


If it were up to me I’d like to see the Suns face the Bulls in the 2007 NBA finals. It would make a great series.

The Suns, with their high octane offense, have always been an exciting team to watch but, why do I want to see them match up with the Bulls? Is it because I’m a Bulls fan? It’s partly because of that and mainly because those two teams are the best that’s ever happened to the NBA since the Bird-Magic rivalry.

The Suns, with their high octane offense is just so good to watch. They’re hard working and athletic. Also, Shawn Marion, in my opinion, is the only superstar I’ve seen that plays like a compliment player but in reality is way better than the team’s primary offensive threat (Stoudamire). Plus, I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to see a team run the break. They’re just so good to look at—too bad they can’t play good defense.

The Bulls in some way are the same. They too are hard workers, quick, athletic and very exciting to watch. The only difference is that their quick as a half-court team and are, obviously, way better defenders. Come to think of it, one of the Bulls’ steady hard workers, Nocioni, looks like Shaggy…

It would be a great match up. Everything good in basketball could potentially be seen in that dream series. Imagine the dynamic play executions, the great kickout and drop-off passes, the scoring barrage, the great defensive scrambles from the Bulls’ part and the highlight plays by the Suns. It would be an incredible series and it would be teaching people what basketball really is—a team sport.

These two teams throw out the classic notion of the superstar out the window every time they play. They all live for the team and die for the team. What makes their game are crisp ball movements, finding the open man and great team defense. There are no room for egos, no primadonnas. Now, if only Kobe could realize that the Lakers wouldn’t suck as much…NAH!

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