NBA: Why we need a Spurs-Heat final

BUILT vs BOUGHT

The Spurs are the idealist of the NBA, everything they do is a example for other teams. They draft well – without a single lottery pick since the addition of Duncan, the Spurs still have somehow found gems deep in the draft – notably Splitter (28th pick), Ginobili (57th pick), Parker (28th pick) and many more. They have found key rotation players who were neglected by other teams – Bonner and Green, and they somehow always get the best out of veterans – Horry, Finley, McDyess etc. All these qualities have made the Spurs a benchmark for other teams and made them the true franchise.

On the other hand, Miami Heat are more of a “bought” franchise then a built one. Sure, they have added a lot of key pieces in a line-up since the addition of Big 3 like Battier, Allen and Birdman, but still they bought them. The Heat doesn’t have any Danny Green, any Kawhi Leonard (Norris Cole is close but not that close).

Lets’ a take an example: Last year, Tim Duncan took a heavy cut in his salary to help Spurs contend for the future, a move that was appreciated by everybody related to the NBA. Ginobili is expected to do the same for his team next season whereas when LeBron-Wade-Bosh took a pay cut to join forces, they came under media scrutiny. The difference? Spurs saved the money to help their team stay below luxury tax, but Miami trio took a pay-cut to get a championship which they got. So, if Spurs are the idealist, Miami are the realist. The trio knew they couldn’t win the championship alone, so they came together and got one.

ENDING NOTE

If this series happens, it is going to be bizarre. Miami, early favourites, are in a bit of trouble right now with LeBron getting next to no contributions from Wade and Bosh. Anderson is providing the extra spark, but still, Miami needs help from Wade and Bosh if they want to win it all.

On the flip side, Spurs, neglected by everyone all season long, are in the groove right now. Tony Parker is looking unstoppable, Duncan is playing at supreme level, Ginobili is being Ginobili, the rest are kicking in and they have got the best coach right now – suddenly, Spurs are the team to beat right now.

If a Spurs/Heat Finals happens, it will be the best in the past few years.