Playing on Christmas Day is one of the best traditions the NBA has. The NBA looks to be dominant that day in the sports world, and more often than not, they do. It's a perfect day to watch basketball and see the best of the best go at it.

While there was initial disappointment, it has turned into gratefulness over an unexpected chance to spend time with family on the holiday.

The Bucks are having a hard time understanding why on Wednesday they won’t be one of the 10 teams playing on Christmas Day — viewed as one of the NBA’s signature days on the league