I’ll admit it.  It was hard for me to write this post.  Not becuase the Cavs were swept by the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Not because the team failed to give the SPurs thier best shot even once. No, it really had nothing to do with the Finals at all. This season, filled with ups and downs, highs and lows, has been too much fun, to entertaining, and way too addictive to admit that it is over. The greatest season in the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers has ended, and while it is ok to be disappointed in losing the series, we should make sure to take time and celebrate an Eastern Conference Championship, no small accomplishment in it’s own right. There is an entire summer and early fall to discuss what went wrong and what the Cavs need moving forward (A FRICKIN’ POINT GUARD, PLEASE!!!) I think it would be a horrible mistake not to take a moment to enjoy what the Cavaliers did accomplish in 2006-2007.

The first question I have to ask is, “Where is the parade?” When the Indians lost the 1995 World Series to the Atlanta Braves, the city actually hosted a parade similar to those reserved for teams that actually win a championship. It was a great day, and included all the elements necessary, including a pep rally. The Cavs deserve at least the same type of outpouring, don’t they? Noing the organization, I am sure they would refuse such an event, but the fact the City of Cleveland has done so little to recognize the Cavaliers is a bit mind-boggling to me. There isn’t much to be optimistic about in Cleveland right now and for almost 3 months during the NBA Playofss the Cavs provided a much needed repreive from the day to day. I think they deserve a bit of recognition, whether they want it or not.

The Main Stream Media needs to SHUT THE HELL UP. Where was all this outcry when the Nets were swept in 2002? Oh, New Jersey is really close to New York and the 6 million TV viewers he city holds. All this bitching has nothing to do with “competitive balance” and EVERYTHING TO DO with ratings. If there is a blowout that involves major markets noone says a word. When there is a series between two teams from small markets it is an atrocity that needs to be remedied immediately. SHUT UP! You want to fix the NBA? You want to have people in this country watch the NBA? Then, David Stern, your highness, start paying attention to the fan in this counrty. Stop worrying about globalization. Stop worrying about selling shoes in China. Stop sending your stars to Africa, or Germany or Austrailia during the off-season and send them into communities in THIS COUNTRY. It seems a bit ironic to me that the major sports that have globalized(MLB, NBA, NHL) are becoming irrelevant while the NFL, who has done a great job to appeal to Americans, grows by record numbers every year. Time to remember where your bread is buttered.

The Cavs earned their shot, and while they were completely over-matched by a better basketball team, the result of the Finals does not require a knee-jerk change to the playoff system. You think more people would have watched Pistons-Spurs?

We’ll get deeper into the off-season issues in the coming days, but take a moment to celebrate Cavs Nation, these opportunities are not guaranteed, and you never know when the next time will be. Congratulations to the Easter Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers, and thanks for the best basketball season in Cleveland ever.