I listen to a lot of Christmas music. I get the itch around July and begin listening on my iPod. The moment trick-or-treating is over, I can listen to it out loud around the house, of which I take full advantage. I love the classics, the new stuff, and everything in between. And I stay sharp by putting together a Christmas music compilation CD every year with my wife, for the holiday party we host. Now that’s dedication!
I’ve listened to so much Christmas music that I feel compelled to rank the 10 best. Here are my criteria:
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It makes for great press and hype, but it’s almost impossible to do in today’s NBA. Take it from a well-informed authority on the matter. Phil Jackson said that when his Bulls did it, it was a perfect storm: veteran players who knew how to get it done, who had a burning desire to bring it every night, and — possibly most importantly — a centrally located team that didn’t suffer long cross-country flights. Those three elements are pretty hard to come by, even without the unstated pre-requisite that the team’s level of talent must be otherworldly. I’m not sure we’ll see a 73-win team any time soon, considering how soft/indifferent most of today’s NBA players are.
