Needless to say, I am THRILLED about the return of the NBA. The labor situation was really looking bleak and I was very nervous that basketball season was a lost cause. I remember the 2004-2005 NHL lockout and the dip in fan interest and league success that followed. It really would have been such a shame to lose the NBA season coming off such a phenomenal and exciting one (one of the most exciting seasons in years, in my opinion). To lose all that was gained this past year would not be good for the future of professional basketball. From a personal standpoint as a full-time sports fan, it's always tough when the baseball season ends since football games are only a few times a week. Basketball fills that void and provides the excitement, drama, and heartbreak that us sports fans live for. It would have been a sad, sad winter without the NBA.Thankfully, owners and players learned to compromise, and did so with enough time to squeeze in a 66-game schedule. The market is as busy as ever right now as players, agents, and teams are frantically looking to make deals in this crunched period of time before the season. Can't think of a better way to hype up basketball fans for an great season soon to come.
Can't wait for 5 back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back basketball games starting with Celtics at the Garden. LET'S GO KNICKS!
