Surprised they are going through with this, given how crazy the COVID numbers are getting, but I guess it's full speed ahead.
Last season I lost interest, despite the Lakers' likelihood to win the championship, due to the obnoxious woke messaging that was in my face constantly. Notice that MLB also had woke messaging on the day they returned, but it was less in-your-face, and they dropped it very quickly. With the NBA, it was front-and-center constantly. I didn't actively boycott it, but I actually found myself with the least amount of interest in the NBA ever, which was surprising given how good the Lakers were.
Anyway, it's coming back and the preseason is going.
Lebron has been playing in the NBA since 2003. Let that sink in. 2003!!! I realize that he began as an 18-year-old, but still pretty insane that a guy playing in 2003 is one of the stars in the 2020-21 season.
Of course, we have the Houston Rockets drama going right now. As great as James Harden is, I don't think he will ever win a championship. Way too selfish.
There's also a weird situation going on involving a lawsuit having to do with the Clippers' recruitment of Kawhi Leonard.
I actually have interest in the NBA again, but we will see how long it lasts. Part of that interest comes from boredom with the baseball season being over, and how my sports fandom is generally limited to MLB and NBA.
I am looking forward to betting the NBA again.
First games are 4 days from now, on the 22nd.