Glorious Day

In 1 hour and 15 minutes, 16 of the world's greatest basketball teams will begin a quest for 16 victories. Ahhh the intensity of playoff Basketball. Every possession is critical, and it shows in the emotions of the players, coaches, and fans alike. The value of teamwork and defense, the (dirty work) are amplified, as is the consumption of hybrid animal parts (Buffalo Wings and Chicken Fingers) and beer.

God bless the playoffs and the hometown team, who happen to play a rare and exciting style of team basketball characterized by running, passing, and shooting. Some say its more of a European style, which makes sense considering both the success of the Suns this year and the failure of the modern American archetype of Basketball (reliant on individual athleticism instead of teamwork) in last summer's Olympics. Nomads will appreciate that our point guard is a football (soccer) player.

Critics say that the run and gun style of the Suns will break down in the defense heavy playoff environment. Have they seen the pick and roll prowess of Nash and Stoudemire? The rebounding and defense of Marion and Stoudemire? I hope the critics like the taste of their words as much as they do the sound, because they will be eating them shortly.