I just now realized why they don't give champions their rings, banners, and pennants in the off season. Well, one of the reasons, anyway. Tomorrow night, the Miami Heat will be starting their long awaited, oft-predicated "championship" season at Boston. If they beat the three party, there will be much ado about the dynasty Wade, James, and that other guy Bosh will build together.
However, to those of you who are on that particular wagon, you might want to have a look at a different team pre-labeled with greatness. They play in Dallas; their billion dollar stadium will host the super bowl; they have the most talented roster in their sport. And they're 1-5.
Even better, you might also want to tune in to another team playing that night. I'm not really sure who their opponent is because their opponent isn't nearly as important as the ceremony that will take place before the ball is tipped: the players on the LA Lakers get their rings for winning last year's championship. That's a good way to start a season, if you ask me, not only for the defending champions but for everyone else too that just might forget that the throne waiting at the end of a season's worth of red carpet isn't empty.
And of course something could be said about champions when looking at the New Orleans Saints (Cleveland, really? Cleveland?). It's possible that Kobe and company might fall flat. You only need so many rings, right? It's also possible that the Cowboys make the playoffs, and then host the super bowl (don't hold your breath). But that's why they play the games.
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