KobeMVP888 wrote:I can't see the Warriors letting this game get away from them early, so I think it will be a close one. I think Kerr should start Ezeli in an effort to offset Tristan Thompson and hope he plays out of his mind. I didn't like the idea of starting the "Death Squad" at all. The bottom line is if the Warriors don't hit their threes, LeBron gets his third chip and bragging rights to one of the most incredible Finals performances of all-time. If that happens, 3Peat should adjust his list. Maybe it should be adjusted regardless.
It's really amazing what 1 game can do for a legacy but tomorrow's game is huge for LeBron's legacy IMO. Winning a 3rd Championship with 3 Finals MVP's overall and being 3-4 in Finals looks a hell of a lot better than being 2-5 in Finals. Yes it's a team game and unless LeBron lays an egg tomorrow I wont blame him if they lose but it would be tough for me to put him ahead of Bird, Shaq, or Duncan if his teams fall to 2-5 in Finals play. Of course how dominant you are at your position and Stats/MVP's play a huge factor in ranking players but in the end it's about winning as well. That's why I was so relieved that Peyton got that 2nd SB win because that was huge for his legacy considering only 11 other QB's started and won 2 or more SB's. Out of the players I have seen live (since 1977 to now when I first started watching) as of now I will stick with:
1. Jordan
2. Magic
3. Kareem
4. Kobe
5. Bird
6. Duncan
7. Shaq
8. LeBron
-If LeBron wins tomorrow I will move him up to 5 passing Bird, Duncan, and Shaq as I told Mr Tate I would. The main reason why I have always had Bird rated so high is because of the era he played in. I truly believe had it not been for Magic, Bird would've won at least 5 Championships. Bird went against the real best team in NBA history when he lost which people have to factor in when ranking these players.