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The 2020 title was James’s hinge—from Cleveland hero to the first three-team Finals MVP in history.
: The 1997 title was the hinge of Jordan's second three-peat, confirming a returned legend as the era's undisputed head.
Shaq’s 2002 game—three straight Finals MVPs, a paint throne no one could challenge.
In 1992 the Bulls beat Portland 4-2, and Jordan’s six first-half threes in Game 1 announced a champion with no weaknesses.
In 2002 the Lakers swept New Jersey 4-0; Shaq’s third straight Finals MVP sealed the three-peat.
In 2000 the Lakers beat Indiana 4-2; Shaq’s 38-17 line and MVP sweep launched the Lakers three-peat.
The 2002 title was Shaq’s hinge—from repeat champion to the anchor of a three-peat dynasty.
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: The 1998 title closed Jordan's career with a second three-peat, fixing him as the standard by which greatness is measured.
: The 1993 three-peat was the hinge of Jordan's career, converting a scoring champion into the acknowledged head of a dynasty.