Lone stars in Texas: Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki

Courtesy of Jesse D. Garrabrant

           If we’re talking NBA rivalries, I’m all in with San Antonio Spurs – Dallas Mavericks.  All right, maybe Lakers – Celtics, but after that I’m heading to Texas for my basketball.  Although both teams somewhat lack historical significance, throughout the last decade the Spurs and Mavericks have been arguably the two most consistent teams in the league.  They have faced off five times in the playoffs since 1999 and they have won a total five championships in that time.  Contempt visible between the two teams; there have been strings of ejections and suspensions during the highly suspenseful matchups.

Rock Out Cause They Aren't Locked Out

            All I want for Christmas is Lebron James Vs. Dirk Nowitkzi; Paul Pierce Vs. Carmelo Anthony; Derrick Rose Vs. Kobe Bryant… lucky me!  A lot of people don’t really care about the NBA but here are upwards 34 reasons why you should watch the NBA this year (about one for each team and 5 reasons for the San Antonio Spurs).