Everyone knows that the NBA is excellent at marketing itself. MLB lags a bit behind (quick - who's currently leading the league in HR? It's Adrian Gonzalez. 8 out of 10 fans couldn't pick him out of a lineup), the NFL's players wear freaking masks, and the NHL....hahahaha.
As many expected, this year's NBA playoffs have been fantastic. Ratings are up over last year and the games have been consistently close and exciting to watch. Cleveland is poised to tie Orlando at 3 games apiece, setting up what would be a hell of a Game 7. Imagine the resulting LeBron-Kobe matchup in the finals. Someone please get David Stern a new pair of shorts.
This is all good news for the NBA. The bad news? Sometimes, when it recognizes a golden opportunity, the league goes a little over the top with its marketing ploys. Which provides plenty of fodder for YouTube spoofers. Without further ado, here are some of the best items... (H/T Devin)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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