A couple of days ago I found myself watching powerhouses Robert Morris and Long Island battle it out for a shot to play in the NCAA Tournament. Regardless of the fact that whoever came out on top probably wouldn't be advancing past the first day of the tourney, the game was filled with good and exciting basketball. As the end drew near, I couldn't stop wondering...
If the Heat-Lakers game were on right now, which one would I be watching?
The answer might surprise a lot of people (unless you read the title), but if I had to choose between those two games, the channel wouldn't be changing.
Give me some Jamal Olasewere instead of Kobe. Give me some Velton Jones instead of LeBron. Give me some Blackbirds instead of Lakers. It's pretty obvious that not everyone is going to agree with me on this one, but where would sports be without debate? Around The Horn and Pardon The Interruption wouldn't exist, that's for sure.
Let's get it going, shall we?
Money money money money MUHHHH-NAY
NBA players are paid to play the game, NCAA players are not (supposedly). Money changes things, and as soon as an NBA-er receives that fi ...
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