*post was written a couple of weeks ago when I had the time to write, but no access to the web. So sad..
Ugh, internet is down at home, so I'm writing this entry with the hope of putting it up tomorrow before I begin work again in the hospital..
Since 2 months is really a long time to try and play catch up with a single blog entry, I'll try to avoid that entirely, thus making this entry another hodgepodge of various topics (both current and old) which I may have been too lazy to put down when I had my chances.
On the NBA Finals...
Today was the final game of the 2014 NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in a dominant fashion on their home floor 4 games to 1 in a best of seven series. Using their tried and tested team chemistry and their experience, the Spurs manhandled the Heat in retribution for their Finals loss one year ago. About a week ago, I chance upon a video floating around the internet which was a tribute to the Spurs and their firm adherence to the concept of "team" basketball. The video highlighted their dynamic team effort and their flawless execution. I was in awe of their incredible passing, never hesitant to make the extra pass to someone who was more open, superstar or not.
After this bitter defeat, I have read rumors stating that the Heat might get Carmelo Anthony as an addition to their already potent arsenal. A tall order if you ask me, since their much-vaunted "Big 3", along with other key role players, will become free agents come season's end. It gets tricky since you get very little wiggle room in terms of salary cap space if you wish to retain the Big 3 and add Melo to the mix. I'm not really a fan of manufactured teams which are engineered to win the season from day 1, and prefer those that matured over time to become contenders who truly deserved a championship. Some people would point out to me that the Big Three of Garnett-Pierce-Allen was a manufactured team, but consider this.. Allen and Garnett are players who at that time were already considered to be past their prime.. They were brought in to provide veteran support to the frustrated Paul Pierce in order to help win a championship. I guess nobody would dare say that the current Miami Big Three are already going over the hill, so there's really a big difference if we look at it that way..
I find myself rooting for the underdog in most instances, especially for those guys who have worked hard in the league for years but are still unable to get that one elusive ring.. I really feel for Barkley, Ewing, and Reggie Miller, three legends of the game who were unfortunate enough to be around during the time that there was a dynasty going on someplace else (Jordan, Olajuwon, etc) and were thus denied championships..
On introspection...
I found myself thinking a lot in the car lately as I drive to and from work. I used to be irritated by the dull silence of the car and would often bring a small radio along so I could play my audio of choice to get me pumped while I drove (since the original radio of the car was destroyed when tropical storm "Ondoy" came to town a few years back). People who really know me know that I have this strange habit of talking to myself. No, this is not crazy talk. It helps me pick my brain and allows me to take a look at things from a different point of view.. Its kind of like having a conversation with my own thoughts..if that were actually possible..
What was I ab;e to get from all of that? Well, I guess you could say that it has led to self improvement a number of times, with things often turning out much better than expected in their own little ways..
*the entry ends here, because I think sleep caught up with me. :D
