“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero

Many an analyst, pundit and fan alike, have been heard-
Whispering in the stands or seen shouting on the televisions of millions-
That these 2008 NBA Playoffs are of great historic importance.
An epoch oozing with talent, potential and passion to be talked about for decades to come.
Future Hall-of-Famers enchanting the audience each night
In a synergy of sweat and emotion, 
They create memories and weave fairytales.
Dribbling away the drudgery that is the daily grind,
We find heroes and villains to be applauded and criticized.
The cast of characters are exceptional:
Lebron James, Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Kobe Bryant.
The dramatis personae are immense:
Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard and Carlos Boozer.
The role players are international:
Hedo Turkoglu, Andrei Kirilenko, Peja Stojakovic and Manu Ginobili.
From Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, Detroit to San Antonio,
The excitement is palpable and electricity momentous.
We are blessed.
For in the context of sports and entertainment .
We are observing events many will only get to read about.
We are witnessing history.