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I finally understand why people don't seem to care in an overwhelming way about the Patriots. Not that they don't care, they don't love them. I've always thought: "how can you not love the Patriots?" They used to be complete no-hopers, 1-15 jokes. Now they're champs, and there's no sign of them taking a step any way but forward. What's not to like?
But as I watched the San Antonio Spurs win the fourth championship since 1999, I got it. Like the Patriots, the Spurs are just better than your team. They're better than my team. They're just a better team.
And it's annoying that they aren't mean about it. They don't trash talk and they don't swagger (well, they swagger a bit but only as much as they deserve). Their super-star, Tim Duncan, plays the game right but not in a jaw dropping change-your-underwear way. Hell, his nickname is "The Big Fundamental."
The Spurs just go out on the court and play basketball better than the other guys. They're even smart enough to employ "Big Shot Bob" Horry. PG Tony Parker won Finals MVP. Bruce Bowen (former Celtics #1 draft pick) shut down LeBron "King" James, the Cavs only star. Manu Ginobli hit from the perimeter.
The Pats are just like that. Tom Brady doesn't claim to be the best QB in the league - he just is. He doesn't need to be the leading passer to prove it. There are a few starts and many role-players on the Patriots roster, and they all work together toward a common goal.
Annoying.
It must be great to be a Spurs fan, but really it's painful to root against them. They are better coached than your team. They play as a unit with fantastic team defense, as opposed to your team. Your team couldn't stop the JV team from MIT.
Fortunately, it will soon be football season. That's when my team is just clearly better than your team. My team is better coached that your team. My team plays as a units and works together like they're in the same trench at Bastogne.
My team, the Patriots, are just better than your team. Annoying, isn't it?
But as I watched the San Antonio Spurs win the fourth championship since 1999, I got it. Like the Patriots, the Spurs are just better than your team. They're better than my team. They're just a better team.
And it's annoying that they aren't mean about it. They don't trash talk and they don't swagger (well, they swagger a bit but only as much as they deserve). Their super-star, Tim Duncan, plays the game right but not in a jaw dropping change-your-underwear way. Hell, his nickname is "The Big Fundamental."
The Spurs just go out on the court and play basketball better than the other guys. They're even smart enough to employ "Big Shot Bob" Horry. PG Tony Parker won Finals MVP. Bruce Bowen (former Celtics #1 draft pick) shut down LeBron "King" James, the Cavs only star. Manu Ginobli hit from the perimeter.
The Pats are just like that. Tom Brady doesn't claim to be the best QB in the league - he just is. He doesn't need to be the leading passer to prove it. There are a few starts and many role-players on the Patriots roster, and they all work together toward a common goal.
Annoying.
It must be great to be a Spurs fan, but really it's painful to root against them. They are better coached than your team. They play as a unit with fantastic team defense, as opposed to your team. Your team couldn't stop the JV team from MIT.
Fortunately, it will soon be football season. That's when my team is just clearly better than your team. My team is better coached that your team. My team plays as a units and works together like they're in the same trench at Bastogne.
My team, the Patriots, are just better than your team. Annoying, isn't it?
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