An entire N.B.A. season has passed, all being described in The New Yorker's "A Perfect N.B.A. Season". With many comparisons to other styles of television, the article made the N.B.A. seem like the only show on TV, but fulfilling every slot.
At the start, you can relate the astonishing games with highly praised shows such as "The Game of Thrones". It describes Lebron James leading the Cavaliers to victory despite their mediocre coach. The Spurs are also compared to a sci-fi series, barely able to continue being their streak. With similes used to describe how the Bulls were always being followed by their fans. Even the rising young players on the Timberwolves, they were just starting their own hopes and stories to come.
Even though with all the success, the author could also relate to the duds on TV. For example the New York Knicks weren't very successful this season and being described as stuck in the Bermuda Triangle. As well the same fate was happening with the 76ers.
Despite what has all happened, many records and amazing things still happened. The Warriors hit a high in history with seventy-three wins in the season, which is unbelieveable. Steph Curry also passed four-hundred three pointers in his lifetime. In fact he even celebrated half a second before making even more. Kobe even had a phenomenal game with 60 points. Of course, most of the game was just his teammates passing the ball to him, allowing him to show off his "art" But alas, all good things must end as this was his last game of his 12 years in the N.B.A.
Quoting the article,"We can only hope that the playoffs, which begin on Saturday, are half as thrilling." With all the presidential campaigning happening, it's going to be a hell of a ride.
The author did a great job writing this article with his different structure of writing rather than the normal type of reporting. It was very interesting to read, but took a few minutes to get used to. Many great comparisons were made which allowed better understanding toward the content.
