Today is Thanksgiving, a day to give thanks and devour a meal that would make a pig jealous. Seeing as I’m vegan, I feel I should give thanks to the game of basketball, salad in hand.
I’m thankful for nights full of NBA league pass.
I’m thankful for highlight plays that make me Ooh and Ahh.
I’m thankful for players who never give up.
I’m thankful for guys who improve in the off-season.
I’m thankful for spectacular Derrick Rose misses (don’t get me started on makes).
I’m thankful for the point guard era we’re in.
I’m thankful for Matt Bonner’s elbow three balls.
I’m thankful for commentators like Tommy Heinsohn.
I’m thankful for Blake Griffin highlight dunks.
I’m thankful for Rajon Rondo’s creative passing.
I’m thankful for Serge Ibaka’s Iblocka’s!
I’m thankful for Kobe Bryant’s wherewithal.
I’m thankful for nail-biting finishes to games.
I’m thankful for the plays no one predicts happening.
I’m thankful for the game!
Have a great holiday everyone! Chime in with what aspects of the NBA you’re thankful for in the comments!
Now back to my salad….