Let the Stars shine
Nkosi Kennedy
Issue date: 2/8/10 Section: Sports
Valentines and sports do not go hand in hand. You can't have a romantic night out that starts with a Bobcats game. The two things are like oil and water, they just don't mix. But this year, we get the 'pleasure' of getting an All-star game on the single most romantic day of the year. Just know that if you have a significant other and like basketball, invest in a TiVo or tape recorder.
Of all the popular sports in America, basketball has the best showcase for their talent. First, they let the fans have a say in which players the starters should be. After that, the coaches and owners get the final word in who should play. This method is mutually beneficial to both sides. The fans get who they want while the league gets those guys who play at a high level but don't get enough coverage.
But the biggest thing that makes the All-star game big isn't the game itself; it's the spectacle before the game. Since the event isn't known as the All-star game to the people, but the All-star weekend. The rookie - sophomore game shows us all the young talent that the league has to offer for years to come. With the three point shootout, the league shows us the best marksman from behind the arc. The skills-challenge shows all the things necessary to become a good player while the celebrity game makes us realize how talented the pros really are. But there is one event that has taken on a life of its own and that is the slam dunk contest.
The slam dunk contest has a long history of excitement and awe inspiring moments. From the battles between Dr J and Michael Jordan to the high flying moves of Dwight Howard and Nate Robinson, it's provided untold moments of joy to fans. The event itself has fallen on hard times with very few stars participating. But it's still enough to give us fans one or two unforgettable moments to cherish.
The game of love isn't very different from the game of basketball. Both take hard work and a lot of time to be successful. But, both games require sacrifices in other areas of our lives. Maybe it's the right thing to let your woman have this day and forget that the best and brightest in the NBA are playing… Or, you could take her to a romantic restaurant with a decent sized TV.
Of all the popular sports in America, basketball has the best showcase for their talent. First, they let the fans have a say in which players the starters should be. After that, the coaches and owners get the final word in who should play. This method is mutually beneficial to both sides. The fans get who they want while the league gets those guys who play at a high level but don't get enough coverage.
But the biggest thing that makes the All-star game big isn't the game itself; it's the spectacle before the game. Since the event isn't known as the All-star game to the people, but the All-star weekend. The rookie - sophomore game shows us all the young talent that the league has to offer for years to come. With the three point shootout, the league shows us the best marksman from behind the arc. The skills-challenge shows all the things necessary to become a good player while the celebrity game makes us realize how talented the pros really are. But there is one event that has taken on a life of its own and that is the slam dunk contest.
The slam dunk contest has a long history of excitement and awe inspiring moments. From the battles between Dr J and Michael Jordan to the high flying moves of Dwight Howard and Nate Robinson, it's provided untold moments of joy to fans. The event itself has fallen on hard times with very few stars participating. But it's still enough to give us fans one or two unforgettable moments to cherish.
The game of love isn't very different from the game of basketball. Both take hard work and a lot of time to be successful. But, both games require sacrifices in other areas of our lives. Maybe it's the right thing to let your woman have this day and forget that the best and brightest in the NBA are playing… Or, you could take her to a romantic restaurant with a decent sized TV.
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