I am not much of a gambler, but I am willing to bet that NBA commissioner David Stern is somewhere smiling from ear to ear. From the time the lockout ended, the NBA has enjoyed one good break after another. Nothing about last summer would lead you to believe the NBA would deliver like this.
Most of us thought there would be no season at all when Stern started cancelling games, but starting on Christmas day was a blessing in disguise. Starting late lead to a fast and furious regular season. Not a day went by without a good match up, and most of us got to see our teams play at least 3 or 4 times a week.
The NBA lucked out when it came to injuries. Yes, several stars went down with injuries...but not the two best. LeBron James and Kevin Durant not only played every game, they played at an MVP level. The NBA lucked out with the Chris Paul trade. The Clippers are now an exciting contender and the Lakers were no worse for wear. They still won the Pacific division.
The NBA lucked out with Jeremy Lin. It seems like years ago now, but remember Linsanity? When was the last time the world cared about an NBA team in New York? It was a feel good story and unexpected merchandising juggernaut for the league.
The NBA even lucked out in these playoffs. Four match ups went seven games, and the "sexier" team (Lakers, Clippers, Celtics, Heat) advanced each time. Hey David Stern...can you pass around that rabbit's foot? Sharing is caring...and we all know "The NBA Cares". follow @plcolter
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