As a fan and follower of the NBA I'm a relative newcomer seeing as I've only followed it since the start of the 2009 season. I think that gives me a very modernistic view of the sport; I'm the first to admit, I didn't grow up watching Jordan or remember Bill Russell playing, I grew up in suburban England and if that invalidates my views and opinions then so be it but I think that I've come to the sport at an age (22) where I can analyse without idolising. You could say I'm not caught up in the past...
Oh, except for Dr. J, that dude was off the chain!
Michael,
Thanks for your suggestions, even though I won't be following them.
Hotnuke