I like seeing our offense playing well, but this team’s bread ‘n butter is defense, and when everyone buys in, puts in the energy and effort, we can just chew teams up and spit ‘em out starting at that end of the floor. That’s why even though I think Lebron was a very deserved Finals MVP for leading us in pts, rebounds, assists, while also quarterbacking and being the vocal leader of this team... I wish the NBA made co-mvps an option, because AD’s defensive impact was also mvp level, especially alongside his also substantial offensive output. Did you see that Lebron and AD are first teammates to lead the playoffs in the total scoring since Kobe and Shaq?
And yes, one of the most fun, enjoyable, loveable teams I’ve watched lately. People can say what they will about Lebron, love him or hate him, but as a part of this group of players, they were a joy to watch. This team just looked like they love playing this game, loved playing with each other, would do anything in their power to help each other succeed. Everyone bought in fully. And hopefully that same energy, that same passion, that same fun can be brought to next season too.
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Also, mad love for Dwight Howard getting a ring. Super happy for Superman.
And Jimmy Butler. Dude is a legend for me after this series. Just put it all out there. Beast performance. Any time the Lakers aren’t involved, I’ll be cheering for him going forward. Hope he gets a ring at some point.