As I sit here and watch the All-Star game I must admit that I am entertained. Kobe Bryant, the greatest player in this era, is putting on a clinic for the younger guys. LeBron James is literally flying down the court. I am enjoying watching the 24 best players in the world show off their talents.
The same can not be said for the Sprite Dunk Contest. The show was rigged. It was unbelievably obvious the NBA was pulling for Blake Griffin to win. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy what he is doing in the regular system, but the favoritism shown last night was a bit much.
Griffin's coach was TNT analyst Kenny Smith, the only coach with direct communication to the TV broadcasters.
The final dunk, in which he jumped over a sedan, was accompanied by a choir. He had to make it to the finals so they could show off the official car of the NBA and use the choir they had invited. Griffin took off from the dotted line under the free throw line. His opponent in the finals, seven foot JaVale McGee, dunked from behind the free throw line and received four points less. McGee dunked two balls on two goals and on a another attempt dunked three balls on one goal. Both of those dunks were more impressive than Griffin's final dunk.
After last night I wanted to say the dunk contest was back after a long time of being down, but I was let down. The best dunker did not win because the NBA had already predetermined the winner.
Back to watching the game. There are two minutes left, and the All-Stars are starting to care and play some defense.
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