The 2001 title was Shaq’s hinge—from first-time champion to the anchor of a back-to-back dynasty.
In 2013 the Heat beat the Spurs 4-3; James’s back-to-back title locked in a Miami dynasty.
In the 1982 Finals the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2. Magic Johnson averaged 16.8 points and 10.5 assists to win his second straight Finals MVP.