Celtics Pillorying of Lakers Earns Highest Ratings for NBA in Years

Yes, this is a cheap way to rub it in, so apologies Laker-Land, but NBA Commish David Stern must be a little happy after seeing the returns for the ballyhooed Finals match-up between Boston and L.A., which brought in a 10.7 share for the Celts’ dismantling of Kobe and company.

Granted, it doesn’t scorch the airwaves and the NBA has plenty on its plate with the ever-unfolding nightmare that is disgraced ref Tim Donaghy and allegations of game-fixing, but I’m sure most casual hoops fans–not to mention the ABC front office–were just a bit relieved to not see another Detroit/San Antonio ratings-assault.

Boston’s dramatic one-season turn-around and Finals victory is a great story, and as a New England resident it was hard not to bounce for joy when they secured Banner #17.

As a life-long Knicks fan, however, it served as a stark reminder that my squad of choice has as much chance of competing for an NBA title any time soon as my Goffstown Parks and Recreation team.