It’s this time of the year again - in between funny-smelling April showers and college graduation ceremonies - when major sports obtain major ratings via post-season tournaments for trophies, recognition, and boatloads of bragging rights. Springs are a ripe time for NBA and NHL Playoffs, but they never seem to receive the attention given to other major sporting events, e.g., the World Series or the Superbowl. “The Finals” just doesn’t sound as cool.
But it’s a lot of fun and entertainment for the fans, especially supporters of teams playing for the aforementioned trophy. In this age of 50% divorce rates and a lack of job security or loyalty to the workplace (to be fair, it’s well-reciprocated by firms in return), sports fans wear their loyalty to their chosen team as a badge of honor.