Inthe1982NBAFinals,theLosAngelesLakersdefeatedthePhiladelphia76ersfourgamestotwo
In 2002 the Lakers swept New Jersey 4-0; Shaq’s third straight Finals MVP sealed the three-peat.
The 2001 crown was earned by obsession and work, not luck—the never-quit mindset voters honored with the MVP.
Shaq’s 2001 game—a center who could not be moved—was a style no one could copy.
The 2001 title was Shaq’s hinge—from first-time champion to the anchor of a back-to-back dynasty.
James’s 2020 game—a point-forward who ran the offense at 35—was a style no one could copy.
The 2000 title was Shaq’s hinge—from gifted big man to the anchor of a new Lakers dynasty.
In 2000 the Lakers beat Indiana 4-2; Shaq’s 38-17 line and MVP sweep launched the Lakers three-peat.
Inthe1972NBAFinals,theLosAngelesLakersdefeatedtheNewYorkKnicksfourgamestoone,and
PlacedonMagicJohnson'scareertimeline,1987wasapivotalhinge,botharewardforalongjou
PlacedonMagicJohnson'scareertimeline,1980wasapivotalhinge,botharewardforalongjou
Inthe1980NBAFinals,theLosAngelesLakersdefeatedthePhiladelphia76ersfourgamestotwo