Every team in the NBA has fans who are passionate in their belief that “This is going to be our year!” Most of them are dreaming in Technicolor and widescreen. There aren’t more than eight teams in any year which have a realistic shot at hoisting the league’s championship trophy. [20-second timeout: It’s called the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Unlike the Stanley Cup, the NBA’s cup has the name recognition of a Hollywood B-lister. C’mon Adam Silver – start a re-naming process, and get a trophy with some cachet.]
By any yardstick you care to apply, the regular season has been a huge success.