In 2010-11, Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas (then Mavericks) past the mighty Heat Big Three 4-2 for the franchise’s first title and Finals MVP—a one-core championship legend.
In 2010 James joined Wade and Bosh to form Miami’s Big Three; after 2011’s stumble, 2012 finally clicked. Their complement completed his first title and opened the modern "superteam" era.
In 2011, Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks past the Miami Heat Big Three in the Finals 4-2, won Finals MVP, and wrote a lone-warrior legend of a single-core title.