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Ranking The Most Captivating Periods On The NBA Calendar

By Jonathan Wagner

Mar 18, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds a sign referring to LeBron James (not pictured) in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers lost 111-90. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; A Cleveland Cavaliers fan holds a sign referring to LeBron James (not pictured) in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers lost 111-90. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and center DeJuan Blair (45) watch the Mavericks take on the Indiana Pacers during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Pacers defeated the Mavericks 98-77. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

7) Preseason

The moves have been made, the rosters are just about set and it’s a chance to see old and new faces alike compete for the first time as a group. Yet there exists that underwhelming tell-me-when-it-starts-for-real-in-late-October-as-I-hit-the-beach-a-final-few-times-and-squeeze-out-that-last-remaining-bit-of-summer-like-weather sort of feeling about the preseason.

Outcomes are inconsequential and key roster spots aren’t open for competition as much as in the NFL preseason, for instance. That puts a limit on just how interesting it is to see your favorite team tune up for the regular season. And forget watching other teams before it counts for real. You might as well follow the only time major league baseball is that intriguing — during its September pennant races and October playoffs — before returning to see the NBA kick off the regular season.