Don't ask why I'm writing about this right now, just thank me.  Sit back, stand, do whatever you've got to do.  Get your headphones out and plug them in if you're at work or in class.  This is not to be missed. 

 Does it get any better than this?  Can it?  I doubt it.

First there's the regal sounding diddy while the NBC multi-colored peacock is outlined.  Then, John Tesh's "Roundball Rock" blasts through.  How you could not get amped by that song, I have no idea.  I'd imagine having a pulse would be enough to have that song getting you riled up.  Finally, the pace slowed (how much longer can they continue to pump you up?) and that voice came over the beat, "This is NBA, on NBC". 

What a stupid statement.  Of course it's the NBA on NBC, you idiot.  First of all, why else would I be on NBC if Seinfeld wasn't on.  Second, what other pre-game theme song could get me this excited.  Then, when put with highlights is enough to make me want to do jumping jacks for hours to burn off the energy.  By the way, is there anything better on this Earth than highlights set to music?  I don't think so.

For 12 years, from 1990 to 2002, the NBA was on NBC, with this theme song.  This was back when the NBA was worth watching.  Back when Jason Williams roamed the earth.  Some were involved with killing other people, some were involved with attempting to kill themselves, and others were involved in being (as the kids say) absolutely dope. 

Back when there was such a thing as Lil' Penny.

Back when Grant Hill played basketball at a high level.  Back when Shawn Kemp weighed under 400 lbs.  Back when there was no such thing as a Charlotte Bobcat and the Sacramento Kings were competitive and the Spurs had pink and teal on the home court.

That was when the NBA was great. 

And the reason for that was the great theme song.  The NBA on NBC, my how we miss you.

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(close second, MLB on FOX)