I was rooting for four teams when these playoffs started. In no particular order: The Denver Nuggets, home of super-daughter Alissa and the best player in the world. The Warriors, with the incomparable Steph Curry, coached by former Spur and Pop friend Steve Kerr. The Bucks, with Coach Bud (R.I.P.), Giannis, and the back-to-back NBA Teammate of the Year, Jrue Holiday. And finally, the Miami Heat, with the best coach in the league (non-Popovich division), Playoff Jimmy Freakin’ Butler and Should-Have-Been-a-Spur Duncan Robinson.
We all know what happened to the Warriors and the Bucks. A week ago, it looked like I would easily have two of my non-Spur favorite teams in the Finals.