Noah on ring night: Congrats to Cleveland, 'even though it's not a vacation spot'
Kevin Durant is a Golden State Warrior and
Dwyane Wade is a Chicago Bull, but some things -- like
Joakim Noah's disdain for the city of Cleveland -- never change. At
New York Knicks shootaround Tuesday, Noah got a shot in before the season opener against the
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Joakim Noah is ready for his regular-season debut. USATSI
What better way to get you amped up for opening night? Noah's ongoing rivalry with Cleveland has been one of the best things about the NBA for years, and anything that gives you an excuse to rewatch his comments from 2010 is great:
Over the offseason, there has been much discussion about basketball villainy. Is Durant a villain for going to Golden State? Are superteams evil and bad for the league? Those are complicated questions, but Noah's status among Cleveland fans is clear and simple: He is their villain, and he has earned that title.