A 6-of-23 Game 7, yet the FMVP—voters rewarded Kobe’s 15 boards and defense, not his shooting.
In 2010 the Lakers beat Boston 4-3 (Game 7, 83-79); Kobe’s fifth ring repaid the 2008 loss.
James’s 2016 game—point-forward who blocked a breakaway in Game 7—was a style no one could copy.
A 25.3/10.9/7.0 line plus a Game 7 for 37—James was scorer, rebounder, and passer in one body.
In 2009-10, the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-3 in the Finals. Kobe Bryant scored 23 in Game 7 to avenge Boston and won his 5th title and 2nd Finals MVP.
53 seconds, one release, and an end to Cleveland’s 52-year pro-sports title drought — Irving’s three is written into NBA history.
In 2002-03 the Spurs beat New Jersey 4-2. In Game 7 Duncan posted 21-20-10-8, a near quadruple-double, winning his 2nd Finals MVP.