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After leaving Houston in 2023, Harden moved through the Clippers, 76ers and Suns, teaming with Leonard, George, Embiid and Durant — still chasing that late title.
A former All-Star starter, Iguodala embraced the sixth-man role in 2015. His Finals start and FMVP became the best footnote to "sacrifice stats for the team"—a win for team basketball.
In the 1990s Jordan led Chicago to two three-peats (1991-93, 1996-98), six Finals, six titles, with Pippen and Jackson creating the decade’s brightest team.
In summer 2016 Durant left the Thunder after nine years to join the Warriors who had just beaten him—sparking huge controversy. A title answered the doubters and opened the "star superteam" debate.
In 2013-14, San Antonio’s flowing team basketball beat Miami 4-1 for its 5th title. At 23, Kawhi Leonard guarded James and scored steadily, earning his first Finals MVP.