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NBA Matchup #3: 2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers vs. 2012-13 Miami Heat

Kobe Bryant retired on top, scoring 60 points in his final game . Bryant will go down in history as one of the best scorers of all time, and one of the best players of all time in general. Some say he is the greatest basketball player since Michael Jordan, and the proof is obviously there: 5 NBA Championships, 18 All-Star selections, and 1 MVP award. The only other player who can even touch his legacy as the greatest player of the 21st century is, of course, LeBron James. James is also one of the greatest to play the game, accumulating a variety of accolades, most notably: 3 NBA Championships, 3 NBA Finals MVP Awards, and 4 MVP awards. LeBron has said he is aiming to be better than Jordan , and establish himself as the greatest player of all time. So which of these future Hall-of-Famers is truly going to go down as the best player to step foot on a basketball court since Michael Jordan? Let's settle it by having them play each other in a 7 game series, simulated using WhatIfSpo

NBA Insanity #1: What If Every NBA Team's Best Player Was Moved To A Different Team?

Every NBA team has one player who is the icon, the main man, the leader of that team. For the Cavaliers, it's LeBron James. For the Warriors, it's Stephen Curry. For the Thunder, it's Russell Westbrook. However, what if every NBA team's best player was put into a pool, and randomly moved to a different team? Who would be on top? Which team depends most on it's best player? Let's find out. First, let's list the best players on each NBA team (with help provided by Bleacher Report's article ): Atlanta Hawks: Paul Millsap Boston Celtics: Al Horford Brooklyn Nets: Brook Lopez Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker Chicago Bulls: Jimmy Butler Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic Detroit Pistons: Andre Drummond Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry Houston Rockets: James Harden Indiana Pacers: Paul George Los Angeles Clippers: Chris Paul Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram Memphis Grizzlies: Mar