Anyone watching the World Cup the past week is saying the same thing, "Those horns are so freakin' annoying!" They're talking about the Vuvuzela. It's a South African horn that fans blow during soccer matches. They're really all anyone can talk about. The French blamed them for its tie, and there is concern that they may be turning off viewers who are just casual soccer fans. That's because it sounds like a pack of angry bees or The Plastics are swarming down on the pitch. They are not only annoying, but also make communication and concentration quite difficult.
"It's impossible to communicate. It's like being deaf." Argentine Forward Lionel Messi said.
So, why bring this up? Well, the Vuvuzela would be a fantastic weapon for fans at basketball games. Can you imagine if Rajon Rondo stepped to the line with 20,000 Vuvuzelas blaring? Or how pissed Doc Rivers would get at Jack for blowing a Vuvuzela in his ear? It could completely change the dynamic of the game. It would create an atmosphere the players are not used to and would make it incredibly uncomfortable to play.
Now, what about the Lakers? Well, the fans would need to be smart. Only blow the Vuvuzelas during Celtic free throws and BIG Laker runs to rattle Boston.
To be honest, I'm shocked none of the hooligans at the TD Garden thought of this first.
Next season, it would be a great idea to start with the horns in the beginning of the year. By the end of the season fans could blow them non-stop during a game; their team would be used to it by then, the other team would be completely flustered by the Soccer atmosphere in the arena. Basketball is all about communication. Do you think the defense would be able to call out off the ball screen and back door cuts with Vuvuzelas blaring the whole time? Neither do I.
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