The NBA has been known more for it's scandals, tattoos, and fading public image than it's on court product. This year's All Star Game in Phoenix changed that perception., if just for a day. credit David Stern for hammering home the theme "The NBA...where caring happens" throughout the whole weekend. Children of all races participated in the festivities and the musical acts were family friendly.
The game itself was fundamentally played, a nice change of pace from the "let's play horse" type of games we've seen in year's past. We saw Shaq and Kobe play alongside each other again. This time it wasn't about ego's and drama. This time we saw what happens when you put aside your differences and focus on the team goal. They both earned a victory and a piece of the game MVP, a great message for our youth to see.
Giving the Olympic gold medal winning players a special ring at halftime was a great gesture. Honoring all of the international players that participated was an even better one. The NBA I saw on Sunday night looked like a great organization of super human athletes and great men in our communities., if just for a day.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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