100 Reasons to Watch the NBA This Season, Part 5

Reason #12: Just Wright on DVD

We told you this would happen. To celebrate our first 100 posts, we're giving back. We've put together 100 reasons to watch this season. Consider these a mouthwash for this off-season of stink. Some can be considered predictions, some are sure things, and some may just be hopes that will fade before the schedule is even released. Whatever the case, read them all and get excited again. Remember, reasons #101 through infinity belong in the comments section. Don't know if you can tell, but we're excited to finally be able to watch some ball.

20. LBJ in MIA.
Because with his decision, he made sure that everyone else will be watching.

20a. Rick Ross as Miami’s #1 Superfan

“God is great. It's over for the next decade, baby. 305. Wade County. Chris Bosh. The King James. And it's gonna be Ricky Rozay on the wood; I ain't in the stands, I'm on the wood. I'm at all the games, baby. Maybach Music. I'm on Miami Heat now. Miami Heat, let's go, baby. 305, Wade County." – The Teflon Don

20b. Heat vs. Threepeat.

Bitch and moan all you want, but this could be a Finals without precedent. Pat Riley vs. Phil Jackson? LeBron vs. Kobe? Lazers vs. Missles? This has everything you could want in the finals other than fairness. We wouldn’t be surprised if ABC spaces out the seven games to last all summer.

20c. Puppets.

Does Bron lose his now? Does Wade get one? Can Dwight please get one?

20d. The South Beach Connection.

Wade/Bron alley-oops. We know a lot of people are ready to root against them and all, but Jesus...

20e. The Chalk.

Does Bron continue to throw the chalk at the start of games or do his address and number changes bring the end of his pre-game ritual? If he does do it next year, do his two besties join? Does he do it in Cleveland? If he does it in Cleveland, do the fans throw tomatoes at him?

20f. The Return of "Fun" LeBron.

Say what you will about Miami, but one thing for which the deal gives us great hope is a newly loose LBJ. When he plays with friends, he has fun and we see things like this.

20g. The NWO Comparisons.

We all finally have a legitimate excuse to pinpoint WWF doppelgangers for every NBA player. Thanks South Beach!

20h. A Triple-Double Season.

While it's highly unlikely, this is the best chance we'll likely ever have. But even if he does pull it off, do any of us know how to interpret it at this point?

20i. This Alleged Bosh-Wade Documentary.

Just…what the hell guys?

19. MIKE BIBBY!!

Expect huge things from one of our very own. Some say he's the most popular No Regard staffer. Expect his new-found confidence in writing to translate to big things on the court.

18. Dwight Howard Commercials.

17. Steve Nash YouTube Videos.

16. Ron Artest Interviews.

15. Brandon Jennings Haircuts.

14. Serge Ibaka Highlights.

For two reasons: 1.) He pulled off some of the most defiant blocks the league saw last year. 2.) Every time he makes a stuff, an announcer is forced to choose how to pronounce his name mid-exclamation.

13. The Detroit Pistons.

We aren't so much excited about the Pistons as we are glad they're showing the fine people of Detroit that there is one thing worse than being unemployed: being employed by the Detroit Pistons.

12. Just Wright on DVD.

Dwight giving Common romantic advice—enough said. Most of us missed this one in the theaters. We won't make the same mistake twice.

11. Chuck.

An obvious choice, but during the off-season we tend to occasionally forget. Barkley could say just about anything on a given night, and I love everything he says every night.

10. NBA Players on Twitter.

It's catching fire and may be the only plane on which @KDThunderUp is just coming to bloom.

9. Specifically, Rudy Gay on Twitter.

So far his account is comprised mostly of pictures of him at a wax museum and Danny Granger drinking hot chocolate at a blackjack table. And: @rudygay22 - How can I watch entourage on the net for free? about 13 hours ago via UberTwitter.

8. John Wall.

Fans anticipate the debut of the man, the big winner, the guy who gunned for that number one spot and got it, as though he's already a proven superstar. Often this expectation has been paired with disappointment and injury. With Wall however, there is a sense that this will be different, that he will show us something special, that he'll save a team and a city, and he'll dance while he does it.

7. The Milwaukee Bucks.

Last season's League Pass darling made some noise by taking a first round playoff series they had no business winning all the way to seven games. Despite their best efforts to have a quietly brilliant offseason, the secret is out. The Bucks are going to be good this year.

6. Christmas Day.

Huge day for the NBA, always. Nothing better than knowing you've got nothing to do on Jesus' B-Day except watch great ball.

5. Rage On Rondo.

It is truly remarkable to watch a punk kid evolve into a historically good player. Talk about the Big Three all you like, but Rondo has stolen the heart of Boston, or perhaps he's inherited it. Either way, he keeps it beating.

4. Mamba's Pursuit of Michael.

Kobe's new mantra: "One more till Jordan." He mutters these five words to himself while training and probably also while sleeping. "Man on fire" doesn't begin to describe how intense Bryant will be this year as he chases number 23.

3. A New Hope in Newark.

We've done what we can. We've tried to keep this unbiased. But like you, we're fans too. And most of us are fans of the Nets. We feel for the teams that lost out this offseason. We feel for Cleveland, and for Toronto. We know what it's like. Most of us just spent a year of our life cheering for a 12-win team. We didn't win LeBron. In fact, like most teams in this League, we've never known what it's like to have a LeBron. But as fans of this great sport, we can only see hope. The Rock, the Russian and The Outlaw will just have to suffice for us for now. Hell, we might even buy season tickets.

2. Kevin Durant Inherits the NBA.

Kobe is on a mission that threatens Jordan fans everywhere. LeBron's approval rating is at an all-time low. KD is about to lead a crew on young guns on a mission for world domination. By the end of this season, Durant will be a household name.

1. It Might Be Your Last Chance for a While.

We're all crossing our fingers that a lockout doesn't happen, but it is a real possibility. Just in case, savor every second of this season.