Celtics 2024.

I lost my NBA bet. I was so wrong. I don't watch basketball; I'm just a headline reader. The only sport I watch live is UFC, but I made this crazy bet based on someone's energy. In retrospect, it seems like the NBA is grooming Anthony Edwards to be the face of the league in preparation for the huge void LeBron James will leave behind. I really bought into it. Don’t get me wrong, Anthony Edwards has established himself as remarkable. Despite being wrong about my bet, the point of my blog still stands: This era of basketball is at such a high level, it's insane.

I could not believe that a team as good as the Minnesota Timberwolves basically got swept. Luka and Kyrie were incredible. It was amazing to see them play and witness their connection and playing styles. Yet, this team found itself losing 3-0 to the Celtics. The talent and strength of the different teams and players nowadays are simply incredible. I really do feel like anything could happen in this league. There are so many contenders and up-and-coming talents who are developing and working hard.

I don’t like sports betting. I am a gambler, but I prefer mathematical games where my strategy and gameplay can give me an advantage. Betting against algorithmic research by huge conglomerates, on a whim, based on the tone of Kevin Durant, is not the way to gamble effectively. I did it for the blog. I wish it had gone differently, but I’ve learned my lesson.

Apparently, I wrote this blog before, but I was just thinking about it again tonight, so here’s another take, post-Celtics dominance.

P.S. This is not a sports blog. At all.

Champs.