100 Reasons to Watch the NBA This Season, Part 4

Reason # 27: Scalabrine's High Fives.

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.

40. New Dynamic Duos.

Most notably, Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins in Sacramento and Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer in Chicago. These two teams might be playing against each other in the 2015 Finals, and if so, these combos will have a lot to do with it. Then we've got possible bringers of chaos in Curry and Lee in Golden State, Williams and Al Jefferson in Utah, and Wall and McGee in Washington.

39. The Other Gasol.

Big Marc really came into his own last year, unfortunately he suffers that same sad fate known too all well to Grizzlies, if a tree falls in Memphis, will anyone be there to hear it?

38. Stories of Rudy Gay and Joe Johnson Spending Money.

These two signed contracts for so much money for being not superstars. It would be rude them to not let us hear how they're spending it.

37. Jason Kidd is Aging Backwards

He might actually be getting better, adding a legit jump shot to his game this year and still quarterbacking his ass off. Someone should tell him that's not how aging works. Wait, actually don't.

36. Tracy McGrady's Graceful Exit Begins.

With Iverson and Shaq making sure we all understand their lack of self-awareness, we really, really hope that T-Mac can accept a smaller role. As NBA fans in our mid-20s, we want to have fond final memories of some of our heroes.

35. Steve Kerr on Your TV.

He's back as an analyst on TNT, which is fantastic news, especially if it means we won't have to listen to Reggie Miller's self-aggrandizing bullshit as much. Kerr in the booth > Kerr in the front office.

34. We're Excited for Roger Mason.

Wait, George Mason. Roger Mason. Who are we talking about? George Mason was an actor, Roger Mason makes three pointers and has cool hair.

33. The NBA Remix Commercials.

You know the ones we're talking about. At first, we weren't sure about them. As the season progressed, though, the spots got more and more insane and well put-together, cementing the fact that the NBA's archival footage team is pretty much second to none.

32. Rose's Crossover

31. Duncan's Bank Shot.

30. Melo's Jab Step (And Smile).

29. Scalabrine's High Fives.

28. DocFunk.

Quite simply one of the funniest dudes covering the league right now. We can’t wait to see what kind of hot new jpegs the Doc will be cooking up in his lab this season.

27. Point Guard Heaven.

Wall, Rondo, Rose, Paul, Tyreke, Nash, Deron Williams... if you love watching point guards as much as we do, please realize how spoiled you are right now. Rose is coming into his own, Wall has unlimited potential, and CP3 is in a contract year. This could get downright silly.

26. You'll be Better at Fantasy Basketball.

If you want to win your fantasy league, here's a big tip: watch the games. Seeing players' patterns and seasonal growth with your own eyes really gives you a leg up and makes the whole thing more enjoyable anyway.

25. Holy Shit, Andrea Bargnani Actually Has to Play Basketball.

Following the departure of Bosh and Hedo, this former Number One Overall pick is actually going to have to score more than 13 points per game.

24. Prokhorov vs. Cuban.

So far the Russian has promised to get married (something he claimed he'd never do) if the Nets don't win a championship in five years, and produced this video. Your move former most eclectic NBA owner.

23. The Basketball Jones.

It's their first full season with The Score, which so far has been their Activia (keeping them regular). Tas, Skeets, and JD have always operated at the crossroads of knowledge and freewheeling fun, but their recent output has been next-level. Plus, Matty O has become the Andy Richter of NBA blog land.

22. Darren Collison Learning to Become the Man of the House. 

Even if Chris Paul is around for another year, it's clear that he'd rather be in Vegas clubbing with LeBron than remain the face of New Orleans in the long term. Collison, who oozed promise last season, will use every minute on the court as a job interview, proving that he's ready to have the Hornets be his team. Expect a stellar season from him.

21. Slam-Dunk Contest, Meet Twitter.

Young dunkers like JaVale McGee and Terrence Williams have enough athleticism and Twitter followers to make up a lack of star power. Thanks to Twitter suggestions, we'll sure to see something meme-worthy.