The Dallas Mavericks just saved the NBA.
It’s not an exaggeration or an overstatement by any means. Last summer, an evil entity was born in Miami, creating universal sentiments of detestation and loathing across the league from fans and players alike.
The creation of this good vs. evil motif strengthened the NBA and its following, surely. People tuned in all over the country hoping to see the Heat lose. The city of Cleveland has never been more jubilant than when the Celtics defeated the Heat on opening day, temporarily stunting the Heat’s unearned confidence.
But, just like any good super hero film, the movie can’t end with the bad guy on top. It goes against basic instinct.
That’s why Dirk and company had to win last night. They had to set the world straight. They had to prove to NBA fans all over the country that justice does exist, and that perseverance and hard work do pay off in the end.
Had Miami won the Championship, the NBA would have suffered. Fans would have viewed the Heat’s victory as manufactured and illegitimate. A shortcut taken by LeBron to buy his way to a championship because he couldn’t do it himself. The exact opposite of the path taken by the 7-foot German phenom in Dallas. It would have been demoralizing to see a team win in that fashion. Fans would have lost the motivation to support their own team, when other teams were creating unstoppable forces.
So congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks, on not only winning the 2011 NBA Championship, but for ensuring a proper ending to this year’s NBA script.
P.S. Snap Backs are officially back and here to stay. I need one of those Locker Room hats. Jason Terry rocking it with the crooked headband underneath officially sold me on them.
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