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Originally Posted by Bad Zebra

I took the rare opportunity to watch some of the game Friday night. Mohammed, Noah, Gibson...the Birdman dude...are ALL reasons I don't bother with the NBA any more. These guys are barely anything more than thugs with talent. The physical confrontations, T's, intentionals, ejections, whining and everything else that has gone on makes it truly unwatchable. We joke around and call it the NBE...but that is pretty much what it has become...pro wrestling with a basketball. And I wouldn't downplay the media's role in the downward spiral of this series. You can hear the announcers voices litteraly crackle with excitement when the s**t starts up on the court.

As far as the rest of the season...my philosopy is now: WHO CARES? It's not even basketball any more.

Interestingly enough, for those that actually watch the NBA regularly, they'd say that Joakim Noah is one of the reasons to watch NBA...hell basketball in general with his rebounding and great passing skills for a big man...not to mention being a very good defender....and in addition all the success that the Bulls has had with all the injuries the team has suffered.

But you know, perhaps it all part of a storyline since this IS "pro wrestling with a basketball" (heavy, heavy sarcasm).