NBA Emmys

The Emmys have the silly effect of not mattering at all, yet still getting my guile up. Lists or rankings are catnip for my ill-informed criticism. The show's end, with Modern Family taking home the honor of the top comedy, immediately made for an easy NBA comparison.

ABC's new beloved sitcom is the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's based on a good ensemble cast, has two breakout stars, with one of which is one of television's funniest characters. Still, it's not even one of the top five comedies on television right now, but is a critical darling nonetheless.

Which brings me some of the other big Emmy nominees, and their television counterparts.

Mad Men = The Lakers: They win every single year.
Lost = The Celtics: A powerhouse over the last few years, their title chances are over.
30 Rock = The Suns: Formerly the fastest show on television, and has lost a step over the past couple of years.
Glee = The Heat: The most hyped show on television.
The Office = The Mavericks: Always good but not great, past its prime, and each has a terrible boss.
Friday Night Lights = The Blazers: High drama, plenty of tragic injuries, and completely unwatched around the country, save for a devoted fanbase.

Do you have other parallels that you can draw?