In our weekly "Love Of The Game" series, HuffPost Black Voices talks sports with a person of note. This week we caught up with world renown musician Ziggy Marley as he revealed his favorite team to win this year’s NBA Finals.
I’ve been paying attention to what’s happening in basketball with Miami, Oklahoma, Boston, and L.A. I think that Oklahoma is going to make it [to the finals]. Sometimes I’m with Miami and LeBron, but it’s like I’m not sure, their style of play confuse me at times. But Oklahoma definitely, I want them to make a run.
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New York Knicks v Miami Heat(01 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives against Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(02 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives against Joel Anthony #50 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(03 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks greets LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(04 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(05 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives against Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(06 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(07 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks drives against Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(08 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Amare Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks has a shot blocked by Joel Anthony #50 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(09 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Landry Fields #2 of the New York Knicks shoots over Shane Battier #31 and Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(10 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Jeremy Lin #17 of the New York Knicks greets director Spike Lee during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(11 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the New York Knicks at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(12 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Amare Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks dunks over LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(13 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Amare Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks dunks over LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(14 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Baron Davis #85 of the New York Knicks shoots over LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(15 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Baron Davis #85 of the New York Knicks passes over Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
New York Knicks v Miami Heat(16 of36)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks shoots over Shane Battier #31 and Udonis Haslem #40 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 23, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty)
LeBron James, Tyson Chandler(17 of36)
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Dwyane Wade, Jeremy Lin(18 of36)
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) chase down a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Tyson Chandler(19 of36)
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Mike D'Antoni(20 of36)
NewYork Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Mario Chalmers, Jeremy Lin(21 of36)
Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) pressures New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
LeBron James, Tyson Chandler(22 of36)
Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots against New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(23 of36)
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) watches game action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(24 of36)
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Carmelo Anthony, Udonis Haslem, Shane Battier(25 of36)
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots between Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) and forward Shane Battier (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin, Norris Cole(26 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) shoots against Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin, Carmelo Anthony(27 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) and teammate Carmelo Anthony (7) talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(28 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) looks up toward the score board during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Iman Shumpert, Tyson Chandler, Jeremy Lin(29 of36)
New York Knicks players, from right, Iman Shumpert, Tyson Chandler and Jeremy Lin react while watching game action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Landry Fields(30 of36)
New York Knicks guard Landry Fields, center, drives between Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) and Heat forward Chris Bosh, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(31 of36)
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) warms up before the NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Spike Lee(32 of36)
Filmmaker Spike Lee watches practice before the start of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(33 of36)
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin (17) warms up before the NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin, Mike Bibby(34 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, and Knicks guard Mike Bibby (20) laugh before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin, Mike Bibby(35 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, right, and Knicks guard Mike Bibby (20) laugh before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
Jeremy Lin(36 of36)
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (credit:AP)
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