The NBA Playoffs Are Just The Annual Family Reunion

It happens once a year: Some people dread it, a lot absolutely love it, some try to avoid it completely by making irrational decisions, and more or less, it is just nice to get together and see new people that you thought never existed. Same people show up at the family reunion every year and that's what we see in the NBA playoffs. Same teams are usually there with a couple "new comers."

I'm talking about the National Basketball Association's version of "The Good Ol Family Reunion." Or simply the NBA Playoffs...

There is always that good looking couple. They might be the most arrogant but things are a little better for them than most. Things are a little easier. They're the ones who have been driving that Mercedes Benz around for a decade now. Their appearance stands out above anyone else (Los Angeles Lakers).

Then you have the family that put on a little weight since you last saw them. Their hard working, well-respected, but people tend to just be soft spoken when having a conversation with them. Their hard to get along with, but have tremendous children (Boston Celtics).

Of course you have the couple that has been married for several years, but were never successful. They do "ok," but lack that "it" quality. A "smidge" nerdy (Utah Jazz).

The (Portland Trailblazers) are the cute, young couple who has an unbelievable future. They're rising stars who are very neat/tidy. They want to be rich today, but have to wait just a little bit longer. Crazy future. 

Then there is the weird couple. Corky: Don't look like the other people. Their just odd (Houston Rockets). 

The (Detroit Pistons) are that couple who has had an odd pass. They're the ones that knows a guy that knows a guy... that knows a guy. They always show up to the family reunion (never miss it). Some think they have had a shady past. They may have had a couple good years, but your never sure how "legal" it was. If they disappeared, you would be the least surprised.

Then there is the (Cleveland Cavaliers). They are the only single one at the reunion. He does well- started his own company. May move to New York because that's where "it" is... Everyone wishes they had his future. He's always excusing himself at dinner to take his Blackberry phone calls. 

Finally.... you have GRANDPA. He has great stories, but he's old and smells like hamsters. He's always the buzz killer at parties. Needs help in the bathroom. Humble beginnings, but won't be missed (no offense). It would not be the saddest day ever... the act was long and boring. Yes, I'm talking about the (San Antonio Spurs).