I was going to spend my self-allotted blogging time today writing haiku about NFL Wildcard weekend, but then the levee broke and EA announced the glorious return of NBA JAM for Wii – you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for playoff poetics.

“NBA JAM is one of the most recognizable franchises in videogame history,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “Diehard fans of the original game have been asking for a remake for more than a decade. We’re very excited to give them their wish this year with the return of this iconic franchise.”

Forget Namath’s daughter. Forget McGwire on steroids (thanks for the heads up, Capt. Obvious). Forget Ochocinco’s truck on steroids. This is the sports story of the day.

In a fun little twist, EA is letting you vote on which three players you’d like to be featured for the Kings, Clippers and Thunder. For instance, on the Clips, you can pick between Baron Davis, Blake Griffin, Al Thornton, Chris Kaman and Eric Gordon and Marcus Camby.

EA should probably just start working on the beard renderings now, because I don’t think Boom Dizzle has to worry that much about getting picked for BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA, the next generation. However, if I’m Baron, should I be somewhat offended that they’re putting it to a vote? He’s a ten year vet in the midst of serious 2010 campaign. And yes, there are some electric young guns to choose from here (and one older gentleman), but Baron is an established star, plus he has 2-3 other nicknames with the word boom in them.

For the record, I voted for Davis, Blake Griffin, and Camby for nostalgia.