Nikola Jokić is a Freak

Wow, did I get this one wrong. I thought the Miami Heat would likely win the NBA Finals as their coach has been there before, and their opponents the Denver Nuggets were up for the first time. My thinking was you usually have to lose a final to win a final, and this being their first time, they'd lose it and then go on to create a dynasty.

Nope, turns out Nikola Jokic is something of a freak and has lifted the whole Nuggets roster. He's inspirational, and the Heat cannot seem to contain him. And when he's off the court, his mere presence on the sidelines makes a difference:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37829210/nuggets-keep-poise-nikola-jokic-5th-foul-win-game-4-nba-finals

Lakers Win Number 17 in 2020

In the year of Kobe Bryant's tragic death, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA have won their 17th championship. This places them first in terms of all-time championship wins. First because they've made more finals appearances than the Boston Celtics who held top spot with 17 but have been to the finals fewer times. 

If you're a basketball fan it is a fitting tribute to Bryant. But as a Houston Rockets fan, I didn't want to see the Lakers take the all-time greatest spot. Naturally, I want the Rockets to be there.

The star for the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler looks to be a great talent. So long as he stays free from injury, we're going to be hearing a lot more of this man.

Lakers Cruising to Another NBA Championship?

The 2020 NBA finals look as if they may be a procession for LeBron James and his LA Lakers team. They've just crushed the Miami Heat in the first game of the series. The Heat were the Eastern Conference 5th seed and are suffering injuries amongst key players. So, this series may become a snore fest.

If the Lakers take the title they'll leapfrog the Boston Celtics and take first spot on the list of NBA title winners. That's because they've appeared in more finals than Boston. The way it works, the Lakers tend to win about 50% of their finals appearances, while the Celtics tend to win theirs. A lot of Lakers haters do not want to see that top spot held by the team from Los Angeles.