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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 50-game 1998-99 season, the Spurs beat New York 4-1. Tim Duncan averaged 27.4 points and 14 boards to win his first Finals MVP.
Duncan joined in 1997 with David Robinson to form the Twin Towers; in 1999 they won the first title together, the old Admiral as sidekick, Duncan as the load-bearer.
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.