Well, it's June and we're running out of options. The question we ask tonight is the same we've been asking for ten months: really, seriously, who is going to beat the Lakers? We've reasoned it out, convincing ourselves that almost any team, the Magic, Mavs, Thunder, or Suns could somehow pull it off, could save us from the collective yawn, the mind-numbing apathy of another post-Laker victory summer.
Now we look to our favorite Green Henchmen to save us. Not a month ago we were gleefully mocking the C's with our movie analogies. Yet tonight we implore, we beg them to rescue us from the smug Phil Jackson Press Conferences, from the douchey Kobe smiles and five-ring photo shoots, and from the harrowing proof that this league, renowned for surprises and upsets, can indeed be as predictable as a telenovela.
I don't care if the Celtics are ever a good team again. I don't care who plays or whether Ubuntu is involved, I don't care if this is an ugly, last ditch effort fueled by Rogaine and Bengay, I just want for the eyes in my face to see proof that somebody can beat this Lakers team.
One thing is certain, you cannot beat the Lakers on accident. The Thunder didn't have the experience, the Jazz lacked the talent, and the Suns just couldn't put it all together. But the Celtics could be different. Hell, they beat the Lakers recently, and that was before Rajon Rondo "hatched." Sure, it was also before the Big Three started aging in dog years, and before their front office started saying things like, "Hey Guys, Meet Rasheed."
The Lakers have been playing like it's Christmas in June. I know one guy who can end that. I'll give you a hint, he's green.
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