Why doesn’t anybody care?

It’s less than a week from the start of the NBA season, and I can’t wait. However, I think I’m the only one that’s excited. I sort of understand why nobody cares. Hell, even Charles Barkley has said he doesn’t care about the regular season, which he makes money from doing commentary.

In an effort to make you care, I give you a weeks worth of reasons to watch, or at least fake caring – just something.

7) What better do you have to watch in between football games? – Let’s be honest, you shouldn’t be watching Dancing with the Stars or The Hills.

6) Defensive Suns, what? – New head coach Terry Porter is trying to install a defensive structure to help the Suns get to the NBA Finals. Will it work? What does this mean for the Diesel? Is it like Bill Murray said in Space Jam, “WoO WoO, I don’t play defense”?


5) The Geriatric Spurs – The Spurs looked slow after the long series against the Hornets last year. Was it a fluke? Or does the Western Conference Finals always come through San Antonio?

4) MVP Race – Chris Paul almost edged Kobe Bryant out for the MVP last season. What can he do this year? It seems like he’s only getting better, but don’t forget about Kevin Garnett and LeBron James. It should be intense.

3) Celtics vs. Lakers – The rivalry has been renewed. The Celtics got the better of the Lakers last time. Will that be the case this year? Is Andrew Bynum the missing key for the Lakers? Will Kobe get a ring without Diesel?

2) Rookie of the Year Race – Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, or O.J. Mayo? My money is on B-Easy (my own nickname for him). He is playing alongside Dwyane Wade and Shawn Marion, not a bad place to start. And what is Greg Oden considered?


1) I Miss Charles Barkley – Unless you’re a blackjack dealer, you haven’t seen much of Barkley since June, and let me tell you, it’s been too long. He might be the most entertaining thing on television. Admit it, you love him. Plus, Frank Caliendo impressions aren’t enough.


By: Jonathan Hartman