We need the league

The importance of the NBA isn't often acknowledged. This is the sporting organisation that has more millionaires than any other... hence the politics and recent lockout.

The importance of the league is because many of us grew up on it. It has influenced so many subcultures and fashion.

What's hip-hop without basketball... what's fashion without Jordans... what's a celebrity date without the option of being front row at the game?

The NBA is very important and I'm glad they got their act together. The NBA is so crucial that its return convinced me to finally buy a TV and get over my little theories... I got a TV bigger than Young Nucho.

Basketball is life... the Clippers will be a problem, the Lakers and Boston will struggle and I run with the Heat this season... Bron Bron is ready