The Conspiracy Report

Tonight the NBA will crown a champion in the pivotal Game 7 between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs, but after a classic Game 6 I couldn't help but to notice many people talking about the NBA being "rigged." I've seen just about every excuse as to why the people believe the NBA wants Miami to win another championship, and to be quite honest none of the reasons seem legit. I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion and there's nothing wrong with that, but why disregard logic and the reality of the situation, that's my issue.

For crying out loud the Spurs had Game 6, and a 5th title wrapped up with less than a minute to go in the game. Ginobili stepped up to the foul line and split a pair of free throws increasing the lead to 5. Let's fast forward to 20 seconds left in the ball game with Kawhi Leonard at the free throw line. All he has to do is make both foul shots and the Spurs are up two possessions and likely to wrap up another championship. Leonard missed the first and made the second, then Ray Allen makes an incredible baseline three pointer sending the game into overtime. I would love for the "conspiracy" people out there to let me know how a game could be "rigged" when the Spurs were in control of their own destiny! Is it that you think Leonard and Ginobili missed these free throws on purpose? Because if that's the case you can spare me trying to explain why. The trophy had been brought out and the celebration was ready to take place in South Beach. The Spurs lack of execution and poise led to them blowing Game 6, but I know some of you don't want to hear the truth.

This years NBA Finals is one of the most entertaining I've ever seen. From the extreme game to game swings, and big shot after big shot being made how can you not LOVE it? So for those out there that think there's a conspiracy going on I tend to question your passion for the game of basketball. I know for myself if I believe something to be flawed I wouldn't even waste my time with it. To be truthful some of you don't deserve to watch the game of basketball if all you're going to do is complain about some silly conspiracy, and constantly blaming the referees. I'll never understand the fun in doing that, but hey whatever floats your boat, right? 

I actually think it's pretty pathetic to dismiss the competitive nature of the game by claiming the NBA has a winner already in mind. I believe some of you are taking away from what great basketball is being played between these two teams. Neither team is backing down, and they are fighting until the final seconds. No matter what team wins Game 7 this has been a phenomenal series. The better team will come out victorious and I guarantee you it won't be because of some "conspiracy."