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: Jordan's 32-7-6 against Utah proved a complete leader who lifted teammates, not just a scorer hunting his own shot.
The 1991 Finals showed Jordan was no longer a one-dimensional scorer—his 31.4/6.4/11.4 line proved a complete system player.
A 36-point, 12-rebound Finals sweep—Shaq was the most unguardable force in the game that year.
: A 29-11-8 average showed Durant's second title was built on rebounding and playmaking, not just scoring, earning a unanimous repeat.
Beyond the clutch shots, 2005 showed a complete Duncan who lifted teammates as much as himself.
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The 2012 Finals showed a 28.6/10.2/7.4 line—James was a scorer, rebounder, and passer in one body.
A 33-point, 16-rebound Finals line—Shaq was the most unguardable force in the game that year.
: Jordan's 33-6-4 against Utah proved a complete leader; the Game 6 dagger showed he decided the series on both ends.
: Jordan's 27-6-4 in the 1996 Finals showed a more complete leader who lifted a 72-win team without forcing his scoring.
A 29.8/11.8/8.5 line as the oldest FMVP yet—James was scorer, rebounder, and passer in one body.