: The 1993 three-peat was the hinge of Jordan's career, converting a scoring champion into the acknowledged head of a dynasty.
: Jordan averaged a Finals-record 41 points to beat the Suns 4-2, completing a three-peat and claiming his third straight Finals MVP.
Jordan’s 1992 Game 1—six first-half threes—proved his range was as lethal as his drive, a style no one could copy.
In 2020 the Lakers beat Miami 4-2; James became the first to win Finals MVP with three teams.
The 2002 title was Shaq’s hinge—from repeat champion to the anchor of a three-peat dynasty.
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