A year ago, I literally posted that about the move that sent Kawhi up north. Well, apparently that trade certainly paid off as the Toronto Raptors will be playing the GS Warriors (yawn) in the NBA Finals. No hate towards the Warriors, but aren’t we all sort of rooting for some new blood to take the Larry O’Brien?
Here’s a throwback post all about the great white north:
Oh Canada…
shooting at the walls of heartache, bang bang, I am the warrior
When I was living in Northern California, I went to Oakland all the time. But I’ll admit, most of those excursions had been to attend the Alameda Flea Market.
What? This should be no surprise, I’m ancient.
I have, however, attended games at the Oracle Arena and Oakland Coliseum, so in light of the Warriors hosting another Finals appearance starting with Game 1 tonight, here’s some tips for those heading to the games. See, I had to be equal to Cleveland — I’m Switzerland in this battle, I’m just here for good basketball. Of course, it may be cheaper to literally buy a game ticket, plane ticket, hotel and rent a car to go and see the NBA Finals in Cleveland…because tickets to see Steph and Co. at home are, as they say in NorCal, hella pricey.
Oakland definitely in the house…
How great is Lebron James? Honestly. As an observer of the game, having been alive (but maybe not as cognizant of greatness at that age) to watch Magic/Kareem, Jordan, and seeing my team, the Lakers live their best lives during the Shaq/Kobe era, I can appreciate the magnitude of what this man has done on for the game. 8 straight finals! I mean, We are the same age, and I can’t believe what he can accomplish pouring his soul onto the court. Sometimes it’s hard for me to get out of my car without feeling old. The dude is defying age, gravity, odds, you name it. Legend.
If you’re headed to Believeland, here’s some recs for a quick trip:
Cleveland rocks.
Traveling docs 