So here we are.  All is right in the world.  We once again have the Celtics and the Lakers in the finals.  Welcome back guys in green, it has been a long time. 

Am I as giddy as the proverbial school girl?  You betcha. 

Rarely do we get to recapture our youth.  And while the teams and colors are the same, this doesn't feel the same.  There is nobody on either team that absolutely draws your attention the way either Magic or Bird did with the possible exception of Kobe.  And I, am Kobe'd out.  Something about that rape thing just won't go away for me. 

There is one thing that clearly surpa$$es the old days.  I remember lying on the bed watching a 12 inch black and white TV on rabbit ears, because my grandmother was not at all going to give up the good TV for the NBA.  Now, because my wife is not interested in watching the NBA, I will be lying on the bed watching the game in HD.