I’m sorry, but the NBA is just not doing it for me anymore.  What are the headlines these days?  People enraged that the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs will meet in the second round despite having the best records in the NBA.  Western Conference teams gunning for the sixth seed instead of the fifth seed to face the Denver Nuggets to avoid the Dallas Mavericks.  If it weren’t for Kobe Bryant, the dismal Knicks or the sad Portland Trail Blazer soap opera there would be nothing of interest to grab our attentions. I’m still amazed Isiah Thomas had visions of second half suit-wearing Darius Miles on his wish list.  Thanks to the Artest melee, fans lost the only budding NBA rivalry.  I like many fans are hoping this is the year Dallas or Phoenix has what it takes to challenge and spark a new championship level rivalry.