The article reflects on the author's renewed excitement for the NBA playoffs, intertwining memories from the 1980s with contemporary player revelations. The emergence of players like Jayson Tatum and Luke Kornet sparks nostalgia, leading to moments of humor and confusion about current stars such as Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Through anecdotes about coaching legends and vibrant memories of past playoff experiences, the author showcases a vibrant connection to the game's rich history while navigating the evolving roster of stars today.
"I looked in their eyes before tipoff, and I saw that they were playing for something different than we were playing for."
"Watching Jayson Tatum take one of Paris's arrows harshed my mellow considerably."
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