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The FIFA World Cup officials have been pardoned. Terrell Owens may rest peacefully at night. Even Tiger Woods can finally start focusing on golf. LeBron James is the new sports villain.

On Thursday night LeBron James will publicly declare his NBA future. While we don’t know where he’s heading, we know this: LeBron hasn’t earned anything yet.

And we’re back! After a three week hiatus to welcome my new baby boy, I’m back to business. Let’s begin with the talk of the sports world; the NBA free agent frenzy (sorry FIFA World Cup).

There have been plenty of enjoyable games throughout the 2010 NBA Playoffs. However, Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night was one of my favorites. It was a physical, suspenseful playoff basketball game with a touch of hockey testiness. My thoughts…

What better way to welcome the NBA’s Conference Finals than 1,500+ words of nonsense, comedy, and very brief insight. In other words, I become Charles Barkley.

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had multiple conversations with friends about booing. These conversations culminated with a discussion about Cleveland fans’ decision to boo LeBron James and the lousy Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Simply put, I’m all for booing if the situation is right.

The media has already credited the Phoenix Suns with overcoming their playoff demons against the San Antonio Spurs. Not so fast.

He’s the reigning two-time MVP, the most prolific athlete in all of sports, and I love watching him play. Why on earth wouldn’t I want LeBron James to win an NBA title this year?

There may not be a better time of year. 40 nights of NBA playoff basketball in 40 days. What could be more exciting? Glad you asked…
(Photo by Tony Dejak)

Now that March Madness is over I can focus my attention on perhaps the best month in all of sports – the NBA playoffs. The playoffs haven’t begun yet but the battle to avoid 8th place is in on.