Why we should root for the Mavericks. (In response to aaxxreez.blogspot.com)

So here we go again. Game 2 of the finals is coming up today, and we'll get it started off by ranting a bit on the Mavericks and why they should win:

The difference between you and anyone else picking/rooting in this series would be the lack of knowledge you have in the teams (we all know basketball isn't your strong suit). While you can hate, you have to appreciate the drive and will of Dirk Nowitzki (apparently the only one with it on his team this series - though not enough credit given to the Heat defense minus Bosh) to win a championship. I mean, really, who would have guessed that having the 2 of the top 3 players in basketball today and one top 20 would get you in the finals? Really? Dirk is a top 5 himself this postseason, but he's on an island and needs his JET to bail him out soon. That's why rooting for the Mavericks should be at least on some people's to do list - the better team may end up winning, but the team that deserves to win is the team that represents how players of old did it - win where you were given a chance. There's a certain quality to that that will be remembered if the best international player ever (not JJ Barea) hoists the trophy this year - and it could be argued that if the Heatles do (which would probably be 1st of 3), there will be a certain asterisk next to it. Not a steroid or anything illegal, but an "eh, they were supposed to win, they paid for the best" asterisk. And that's not how champions have been made. But that's for another comment. Go Dirk (and Mavs.)

Those are my thoughts. Its Taco Tuesday in Pacific Beach, CA, so we'll be watching the game from the comfort of a bar stool and surrounding by wonderful blonde girls. Here here to the NBA Finals.