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In 1971, 22-year-old Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) led the Bucks to a 4-0 sweep, averaging 27 points and 18.5 rebounds to become the youngest Finals MVP and launch the skyhook dynasty.
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.
From pick 35 to dynasty axis, Green’s grind and leadership are the hardest assets in the Warriors’ locker room.
By 1982, at age 22, Magic already held two rings and two Finals MVPs. He redefined the ceiling of the point guard and opened the prologue of the Lakers dynasty.
O’Neal joined in 1996; Phil Jackson’s triangle arrived in 1999; the 2000 title opened LA’s new-century dynasty.