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The 2009 Kobe learned to “fold”—7.4 assists and an All-Defensive nod made him a two-way system core.
: Jordan's poise after a 72-win year showed a leader's stamina; his two-way game made him the Finals' most complete weapon.
: In 2018 Durant's two-way game, scoring, rebounding and playmaking together, made him the Finals' most complete and uncopyable weapon.
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Inthe1999Finals,TimDuncandefineddominantperformanceinhisownway.Thedeep-rootedtec
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: The Game 6 dagger merged heroism with trust; Jordan's two-way poise made him the Finals' most complete weapon.
: Jordan's 33-6-4 against Utah proved a complete leader; the Game 6 dagger showed he decided the series on both ends.
: Jordan's flu-game 38 showed a will no scheme could solve; his two-way poise made him the Finals' most complete weapon.