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    Intrigue, Dynasty, Sub-Plots: The Cavs-Warriors Are Back

    by Tom Goldman Jun 01, 2017 4 minutes
    Source: Ronald Martinez

    For NBA fans, grumbly and otherwise, the wait is almost over. The Finals, finally, begin tonight.

    The grumbling has accompanied the Cleveland Cavaliers' and Golden State Warriors' respective romps through the postseason. Golden State is 12-0 and has won those 12 playoff games by an average of more than 16 points. Cleveland is 12-1 ... and has annihilated opponents at a slightly lower clip – a 15 point average margin of victory.

    THE NBA IS DOOMED!! IT'S TWO SUPERTEAMS AND NO ONE ELSE!!

    So goes the argument heard throughout the 2017 playoffs.

    Sure, there's been a John Wall highlight here:

    Or a Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight there:

    But those were moments – and no players,

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