Well, I love the NBA. So, I get real fired up when I hear people put false labels on these guys. And sure, the bottom of the NBA really isn't competitive, but it's not because of a lack of talent (except with the Cavs), it's mainly because of experience and poor leadership. There's more talent in the NBA now, then there's been since the 80s and 90s. The Clippers have some of the best talent in the NBA, but they're not competitive because they're really young. Don't mistake a lack of parity with a lack of talent (college basketball is a prime example of that).
And The Wire was one of my favorite shows. That's how I knew the name "Marlo".
Oh, and the Lakers, Celtics, and Spurs are more vulnerable than ever. There's a lot of great teams in the playoffs, and it's shaping up to be one of the best NBA playoffs in a long time. Don't be surprised if you see Thunder vs Bulls in the Finals.