The age old Proverb written in something probably permanent… Scriptures; “Twas a shower?… Nay, a Grower?” - Plato… Most likely.

Something that’s so filled with deep rich history is said, still to this day to asses many a situation indeed. Whether it be the playful banter thrown between females in gossip, to maintain the integrity of their beloved husband… Or said about an individual or entity that is ether omnipresent and waiting to deliver with a battle hardened short life span… Or rather someone that bides their time hoarding riches and ping pong balls getting stronger and stronger forever taking one step back and two steps forward. If you ask them of course, it’s all part of the plan.

We will look at a few teams I peg as not so much being obvious sure championship favourites, but those that are very much so showing what their hand is and displaying what they’re made of to inevitably taste that sweet sweet… Recognition.


1. Portland Trailblazers (Jmac) Aka Used car salesmen.

Dudes a silent assassin, downplaying and de-emphasising what exactly it is to be a winner. You don’t know whether he’s selling you something you don’t need or telling you about his day but ether way he’s got you engaged. Picks Harden. Typical. Only got him at 14. Already Elite, “Book it plebs I’ve got it this year” - Direct J-mac Quote.

2. Sacramento Kings - (Klemmelo) Aka #Pray4Klemm

Talks a big game but rarely backs it up and conveniently forgets the rest happened. Let’s you know of that time he made the Western Conference Final 3 years ago but can’t recall the deal that had him all in on Melo. Will trade his Grandma for a 7th man rotation guy because he “Fits my plan this week”. Will do anything to win but has deemed it the most appropriate plan to secure a team that was peaking 2-3 years ago for purely nostalgic reasons. Peering through the smallest of windows from the outside looking in.

3. Utah Jazz - (Dunadan) Aka The Veteran

Just fleeced the Kings of K-Love and Co. for Ibaka, Tony Parkers goodbye speech and some refreshing casual racism. Dude’s fronting hard and wanting everyone to know he might just cancel all star weekend if he don’t want his boys to play. Lowry/Butler/Cousins/Love etcetera, etcetera… The new big boy on the block wanting to flex on all the innocent classmates. 

…Those that are meticulous and forward thinking, forever building in the dark wanting to some day, unleash their fantasy basketball brain-child into the world and together rule it… Rubbing together supple and disturbingly pale hands mumbling “That’s my boooiiii… Followed him in college”.


1. Miami Heat (Pistol) Aka Riding that Pony

Declares openly he is focused on tanking and looking to the future…. Drafts apparently blindfolded and one handed building an outside decking and just happens upon a roster half full of guys under 25. A team that is straight out of the gates just politely melting teams. O and he has Simmons who does a little bit when he can. Will win a lot of games starting 3 centres and who knows what he is capable of.

2. Charlotte Hornets (Nick) Aka The Ghost

Nick is the OG “Mah Boi” Wizard and modern day innovator of the fabled a phrase, delivering it with ease and maximum impact to bring home set ups years in the making. They have White Jesus 2.0, his boyish charm and Dirkish qualities accompanied by his very supportive mother. LaVert and Carter are some of my favourite young guys coming up and Winslow has showed flashes of brilliance. All maybe to niche’ though to have it translate in 2k.

3. Dallas Mavericks (Mav) Aka The Artist formerly known as Javi

Arguably the best team in the league with 5 players over 25… Show me a case for a better two man game outside of what Young and Zinger are doing right now, i’ll wait. He claims to just be flying by the seat of his pants making no changes and laughing in the face of those that tinker and toil wondering which button does what… All the while Zinger is taking names, punching babes and and tearing anterior cruciate ligaments for days. Respect.