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James Worthy was known for rising to big moments, earning the nickname "Big Game James." He was the Lakers' fast-break finisher and one of the most reliable playoff scorers.
James Worthy played at North Carolina alongside Jordan, won the 1982 NCAA title, then was drafted first overall by the Lakers, launching the Showtime era.
The 1988 NBA Finals MVP was James Worthy of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.