Under commissioner Adam Silver, the NBA has evolved into a year-round juggernaut, generating storylines nonstop and demanding the attention of even casual fans on a daily basis–kinda like Kentucky basketball for our rabid fans. The moment Kawhi Leonard hoisted the Finals MVP trophy and the Toronto Raptors claimed Canada’s first professional basketball title, rumors swirled regarding the series’ two brightest stars–Leonard and the severely injured Kevin Durant. The immediate switch in concern from the actual Finals games and the impending free agency was swift and serves as a microcosm for where the League sits as an entertainment spectrum in 2019.
Kentucky in the NBA: Previewing Our Free Agents
