(Newswire.net — June 16, 2014) Tampa, Florida —
First of all, kudos to the San Antonio Spurs in winning their fifth NBA Finals title since 1999 but the components of their win were what is most remarkable. Team play, dedication, and humility with great leadership was what was fundamental to their success. Coach Gregg Popovich is the stanchion behind their podium with steadfast coaching and never wavering humble dedication.
What stands out most in this world of super athletes is the team play that was exemplified by a super team that was obviously “glued together” at the hip. Juxtaposed to the Miami Heat’s roster of super individuals who knew that playing together was always the secret sauce to success, the Heat knew that they were outmatched by a team that just did it better.
Lebron James came out and acknowledged the Spurs in such an honest and tributary way during his press conference, was a true touch of class as well. It was the humility of the Spurs however, that was most impressive that showed a classy team through and through. The unselfish passing for a better and better shot to increase the odds for success was very telling.
Tony Parker, the team’s co-leader shot an abysmal 0 for 9 in the fifth and final game, still played his heart out and never wavered off of the team. Others like Patty Mills stepped up immediately to fix the maladies of Parker’s struggles both offensively and defensively.
Kawhi Leonard was without a doubt, the overwhelming MVP after his three spectacular performances of the last three games. His quiet interviews and eyes drawn down, almost excusing his limelight moments, were what was most telling of the admiration for this MVP choice and new grown leader of this team.
Good guys do finish first and this is perhaps the most telling example of life’s lesson on that. Teamwork, community engagement, and respect for each other is what surfaced at the pinnacle moment of the trophy holders, San Antonio Spurs. Kids and junior athletes watching worldwide who have always looked for that super star that is bigger than life, might now come to realize that the “super” is a team, not an individual.
After living through the Michael Jordan years of the Chicago Bull 90’s, it was apparent that in spite of his incredible super talent, he was not to ever achieve a championship until the team was melded together with an unselfish roster. Every title was remembered with the “role” players that had a critical value in the Chicago Bull victories.
Ergo 2014 with San Antonio and kudos again to true and well deserved champions.