When you’re living under an oligarchy, it’s easy to call for reform—revolution, even. When things get more democratic, decisions get harder, and you might learn about yourself.
So goes the life of an NBA fan. For the past ten years there have been two dominant powers: the Golden State Warriors and whatever team LeBron James was on. (In the last few years, it’s become apparent that the former can be rephrased as “whatever team Stephen Curry is on.”) Many of us fans lamented the inevitability of it all. Some up-and-comer might be having the greatest season in team history, but come spring, LeGrinch would spoil their fun. But as those oligarchs have aged, things have gotten more fluid. In this year’s playoffs, the field is wide open.
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