With all the Hollywood Drama (LeBron's 1st Year w/ The Los Angeles Lakers), The MVP Battle Royale (Greak Freak, James Harden, Paul George?), Teams on the come-up (Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings?) & Teams fighting for NBA Stripes w/ Injuries (Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets), one can't help but wonder...Who will be the next NBA Dynasty once the Golden State Warriors finally lose an NBA Finals? As a student of the game, I love what the Warriors have accomplished in the last decade: 3 Championships in 4 Finals Appearances is a hard goal to accomplish (Ask LeBron). However, I want the underdog to dethrone the "Best in the West". I don't care if it's The Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets or even the Philadelphia 76ers. Teams like the ones mentioned work hard and play hard night in and night out, giving the NBA Fans the show that they paid hard earned money to enjoy. No disrespect towards the self-proclaimed "King James" but I believe that the entire NBA benefits from his absence in this years Postseason. The League has to learn how to grow without the Playoffs being wrapped around his "Legacy". Not only does this make the Playoffs more mysterious, but it also allows small market teams to truly upset the status quo by possibly eliminating the League Favorites in a "Dog Fight" 7 Game Series. As far as the hype around the upcoming 2019 Free Agency & 2019 NBA Draft, I believe this Summer is designed to give the NBA a head start on rebuilding the brand for the next generation of Superstars to become LeBron & Golden State's Successors. It's time for a change and D'Angelo Russell & Giannis Antetokounmpo look like prime candidates fighting for the crown for years to come. Believe me when I say...The "Beast in The East" will reign again!
