Go ahead, keep telling yourself that the NBA playoffs are in great shape because now you'll get to see the "new stars" of the NBA. Knock yourself out telling your pals that the NBA playoffs are actually in better shape than before, because people were tired of Kobe and Shaq, and now the NBA gets to showcase its "new stars." Oh, really?

Because this is the problem with the NBA playoffs right now: The "new stars."

Exactly who are they?

For example, the San Antonio Spurs, who are the best team remaining in the playoffs, have two starters named Stephen Jackson and Bruce Bowen. Please make my day; tell me where they're from. The University of Mars?