Quick to react to the feedback from fans, the botched Larry O'Brien's were soon replaced by a less visually violating replacement. While not quite the grand Finals branding that fans had become accustomed to, the NBA Finals script logo was far more lowkey, and most seemed pleased with the speedy replacement.

The NBA Finals are off and running, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tied with the series shifting to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday. But does it really feel like the Finals? I don’t mean because of the small-market teams — I’ll rest the slander of the midwest for today — or perceived lack of star power.

There's that ONE PERCENT of the time when bullying is not only good, but also necessary. I'm sorry! Maybe that's a little crass, but I'm just being honest. Sometimes, some people need to be bullied out of the bad decisions that they're making.