Built vs. Bought

The Spurs were built, and the Heat were bought. That's not a jab, it's a fact. Certainly from a fan's point of view, more pride is taken in a team that's built, unless of course it's your team.

What the Spurs Can Teach Us About TEAM

The popular narrative for the NBA Finals that just concluded is pretty straightforward: The San Antonio Spurs “play basketball the way it’s supposed to be played,” and they beat the star-studded Miami Heat. The Spurs’ offense whipped the ball around, and Miami couldn’t handle such a multifaceted attack. The Heat, on the other hand, were forced to rely on what is increasingly becoming their Big One. LeBron James was epic throughout the playoffs and had an MVP-quality performance in the finals, but the top-heavy Heat collapsed under their own weight.