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.
ManyonlyrememberWillisReedastheclutchkillerwhotookoverinkeymoments,yetoverlookho
The 2009 Kobe learned to “fold”—7.4 assists and an All-Defensive nod made him a two-way system core.
ManyonlyrememberBillWaltonastheclutchkillerwhotookoverinkeymoments,yetoverlookho
In 1982 the Lakers ran a two-core system of Kareem and Magic, supported by Worthy and Nixon under Paul Westhead, building the repeat-champion roster.
Popovich and Duncan fulfilled each other; 23 years of mentor-disciple wrote the NBA's longest bond, the Spurs system running because of the Big Fundamental.