Maybe the embarrassment of being bitten in the face by a small dog only gives a season's worth of motivation. KT, time for your annual.
HP, that's exactly your problem. It has nothing to do whether you are right or wrong. (I agree with a lot -- not all --of your arguments.) It's your attitude that pisses people off. Lighten up. "Talking basketball" is supposed to be fun. Goodness, we are fan(atic)s! What do you expect? You don't have to win every single debate.