The first thing they teach you in writing school is that every story needs a good villain. Batman has the Joker; college basketball has Coach K; the NFL has Roger Goodell; no matter the setting, you need a good antagonist to make a thing hum. And the NBA, of course, is no exception.
With professional basketball’s premier event booting up this past weekend, it’s time we all moved on from the disappointment that was March Madness. The NBA Playoffs are here, and they offer no shortage of drama. But if you’re like me, picking a horse this time of year can be a challenge.