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Posted By: Ryan Christoff

Rand,

That's not true, the NBA does test for marijuana. Why we should care if any professional athlete smokes weed is beyond me, but the NBA does test for it. The lack of rivalries you mentioned is probably one of the bigger causes of any slump the NBA is currently experiencing. Then again, NBA fans got spoiled in the 1980s. There will never be another Bird/Magic or Lakers/Celtics rivalry. Some combination of the current Celtics, Cavs, or Pistons could be decent. A Knicks/Celtics rivalry with Lebron on the Knicks starting in 2010 would be compelling, as well.

James,

You're right about the NBA playoffs. Same with the NHL. Not sure how they could or should be shortened, though. I agree that they're too long. Regular season college basketball is way more boring to me, but March Madness is the greatest thing that any sports fan could ever dream up. God's gift to sports fans! Nothing compares.

-Ryan