Top 5 FINALS Performances In NBA History

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    Top 5 FINALS Performances In NBA History
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  • @nonstop
    @nonstop  3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Let us know your thoughts on our list. Would you change anything?

    • @damonsonnier34
      @damonsonnier34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Honorable mention: 1995 Hakeem Olajuwon vs Magic.

    • @bamadebayossideburner5858
      @bamadebayossideburner5858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel like a honorable mentions should be 2020 Jimmy butler, though they lost, he dropped 40 per game and carried the team on his back all the way into a game 6 against Lebron Ad and Alex Caruso

    • @cole9105
      @cole9105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I would put Michael Jordan before lebron

    • @MrPak-ms5md
      @MrPak-ms5md 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mj over lebron

    • @lamianbabyfedeungari3903
      @lamianbabyfedeungari3903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honorable mention: Kevin Durant 2017 NBA finals

  • @goldenstatewarriors9418
    @goldenstatewarriors9418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    As a Warriors fan, LeBron was insane in that Finals. I still remember my brain hurting from watching Game 7.

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      lmao while i was so hyped. respect from a bron fan

    • @camcam2685
      @camcam2685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Rebound taken by Iggy back to curry back to Iggy up for a layup OH BLOCKED BY JAMES LEBRON JAMES WITH THE REJECTION

    • @camcam2685
      @camcam2685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ivring and curry one on one Irving puts it up it's good kyrie ivring from down score 89 gsw 93 cle

    • @goldenstatewarriors9418
      @goldenstatewarriors9418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@camcam2685 89-92. Then Love locked up Curry, whose shot rolled off the rim, Draymond fouls LeBron on the drive, who sinks one free throw and it’s over.

    • @ZZ-ex8py
      @ZZ-ex8py 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Highest average Gmsc by a player for a finals series (From 82' finals to 21' finals)
      1. Giannis Antetokounmpo 2021 (31.9)
      2. Shaquille O'Niel 2000 (30.6)
      3. Kevin Durant 2017 (30.3)
      4. Shaquille O'Niel 2002 (30.1)
      5. Lebron James 2017 (29.64)
      6. Michael Jordan 1993 (29.63)
      7. Michael Jordan 1991 (29.4)
      8. Lebron James 2018 (28.33)
      9. Magic Johnson 1987 (28.30)
      10. Jimmy Bulter 2020 (27.7)

  • @Bluecmu
    @Bluecmu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    2006 D Wade was on another level in that finals

    • @mike-ky6tc
      @mike-ky6tc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      yes if it weren't for the fact that he made more free throws than field goals that finals

    • @lucasmonteiro600
      @lucasmonteiro600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@mike-ky6tc you can only bait fouls if you drive with tenacity. Blame dallas defense, not him.

    • @jakobrollwage7048
      @jakobrollwage7048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Blame the refs who decided the game

    • @bazzadenmohaned4160
      @bazzadenmohaned4160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      2016 is the best final in NBA history

    • @vrucinicproductionhouse3092
      @vrucinicproductionhouse3092 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes

  • @Dognutt69
    @Dognutt69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    2016 is by far the best nba finals in history

    • @Ontiming2023
      @Ontiming2023 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      everyone knows 2016 was the best finals all time I was completely shocked at the elite performances by Lebron and kyire they was god level elite

    • @kobeisthegoat5767
      @kobeisthegoat5767 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      2021 for me

    • @tall-nut-better
      @tall-nut-better ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ontiming2023 1996 better

    • @T_Pike
      @T_Pike ปีที่แล้ว +11

      2016 Game 7 was maybe the greatest game of all time, but most of those games were blowouts and not interesting late outside of Game 7.

    • @itsdavidfr2594
      @itsdavidfr2594 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@T_Pikedefinitely It was a little boring before they came back

  • @aslakmeyer1650
    @aslakmeyer1650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    "Shaq was nominally the number one guy on those heat teams" bro what??? Wade was obviously the better player those years.

    • @ridwanibrahim6219
      @ridwanibrahim6219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Shaq is way better in those years

    • @TyroneNBAFan
      @TyroneNBAFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@ridwanibrahim6219 No he wasn't. Shaq was past his prime by the time he got to the Heat.
      Wade was by far the better player those seasons.

    • @4thquarter214
      @4thquarter214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Wade was better by far!

    • @rafiqomair7104
      @rafiqomair7104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      no he wasn't. shaq was all nba that season and he had finished second in mvp voting the year before.

    • @ruth_chris5
      @ruth_chris5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@rafiqomair7104 but who won finals mvp, and who had better numbers in the playoffs and regular season

  • @captaincortez4917
    @captaincortez4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I think 2011 Dirk deserves a mention at least here. Maybe it wasn't the best statistical performance, but he just had moment after moment in the finals against Miami in 2011. The Game 2 winner which capped off a 15-point comeback in the final 7 minutes, Game 4 performance where he was actually a bit sick yet still outperformed himself and Game 6 dagger over Chris Bosh... Plus, like his long-time rival Tim Duncan, he did not have a bona fide Super Star alongside (maybe Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, but I'm not sure) yet he lead a win over prime Chris Bosh, best Dwayne Wade as a part of the Big Three and LeBron.

    • @kennyfuentes23
      @kennyfuentes23 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's very true but his stats don't back up anything because it was more of a team win . Dirk did his thing when it counted doe

    • @MrLp1980
      @MrLp1980 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      See what overshadow his performance was Lebron meltdown. Which is unfair to Dirk. As soon as you say 2011 nba finals Lebron meltdown is mentioned.

    • @impacc4182
      @impacc4182 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrLp1980how is that brons fault lol

    • @MrLp1980
      @MrLp1980 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@impacc4182 wow I was just debating this with someone early today. What’s the biggest story people talk about with that finals how great Dirk was or how bad Lebron was. Just TH-cam Mark Cuban and Skip Bayless argument on first take 2012.

  • @johnnieclemons2921
    @johnnieclemons2921 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cavs 3-1 comeback was a thing of legend

  • @jaykall1171
    @jaykall1171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    2006 Wade is almost unmatchable.
    People talk about his FT attempts in game 5, but realistically, that game is ranked 13th amongst most FT games of all-time. Not only that- but it’s like an 8 way tie for 13th place. 1 less freethrow puts him from about 20 on that list, to 30.
    Edit; that all being said- he was also constantly driving to the lane which results in more FT attempts, the Mavs didn’t have someone doing that. MJ got to the line constantly in his career but he was constantly driving. Just stuff to consider when talking about the 2006 finals.

  • @SpicyLemonade1
    @SpicyLemonade1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    a good day when this channel uploads

  • @dirtysoap2169
    @dirtysoap2169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Maybe giannis can make an argument for this now

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yeahhhh not yet he aint toping anyone in this list

    • @PROBENICCOMPS
      @PROBENICCOMPS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@jace2057 that Giannis run was better then any of Curry’s run

    • @metabolicraged
      @metabolicraged 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he would be in the convo now too

    • @angryasswrestlingfan2720
      @angryasswrestlingfan2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jace2057 he dropped 50

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angryasswrestlingfan2720 still not topping anyone like who he gonna replace here

  • @dynamic6645
    @dynamic6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    2016 LeBron James nba finals perfomance: 1st in points, assists, rebounds, steals and blocks ! GOAT FINALS PERFOMANCE

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tim had a quadruple double and won a championship by himself

    • @nirdeep07
      @nirdeep07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@ryder_beaver1832 Manu, David, Parker, best bench in the league, best coach of all time.... By his own?🙄

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nirdeep07 context Robinson was a shell of himself average 8 and 8 manu was a rookie I think and parker was very young and not fully developed and having to get 21,20,10, and what should be counted as 10 blocks to win a game tells you what Tim had to do going against the hardest conference of any decade by far there's a reason he was a back to back mvp unlike dirk Kobe Shaq Garnett Iverson

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nirdeep07 and players make the coach very rarely does a coach make the team guys like Phil Jackson made the bulls way better pop even said that he owes his legacy to Duncan you never hear pat Riley made the Lakers during the 80's

    • @BruhArjun
      @BruhArjun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryder_beaver1832 yup da fundamental.

  • @Lebronfan2306
    @Lebronfan2306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Where magic in 1980,he was a rookie and put up 22/11/ 9 on 57% FG.And he was put up these numbers when Kareem suffered a severely sprained ankle.He managed to come back in the game in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to victory and a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.And then in game 6 magic recorded 42 points and 15 rebounds playing the center position to win the NBA title. So magic in 1980 should be on here.

    • @TyroneNBAFan
      @TyroneNBAFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No he shouldn't lol.
      1980 Magic wasn't better than anyone on this list. He wasn't even the best player in that series (Kareem was).
      You want to give Magic a spot based on one game.
      Nearly everyone on this list had multiple 40+ point performances (or in Duncans case, better overall games and defensive impact). Magic had 1 big game.

    • @TheBronzeBomber38
      @TheBronzeBomber38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TyroneNBAFan I haven’t checked all of Magic’s finals numbers but they 1980 finals
      Wasn’t one game lol. He averaged 21, 11 9 and 3 for the series

    • @iMacxXuserXx485
      @iMacxXuserXx485 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magic in '87 could be top 5 though.

  • @michaelguscott9515
    @michaelguscott9515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Dirk should maybe have been up here 2011

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      nah he wasnt that impressive in the finals, if you look at his numbers

    • @michaelguscott9515
      @michaelguscott9515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@itzwakk335 I'm just saying because the mavs wouldn't have one without him

    • @joreljebre
      @joreljebre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hilarious

    • @nirdeep07
      @nirdeep07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@michaelguscott9515 that's not enough reason to be in the list lol. About 30 finals performances better than his

    • @TyroneNBAFan
      @TyroneNBAFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nirdeep07 Exactly. Dirks 2011 playoffs have become overrated.
      Dirk was the same player he'd always been, but the Mavs had a great team defense and got into an amazing shooting rhythm that post season. In short that's what won them the championship.
      Dirks 2011 Finals might've been his worst or 2nd worst series of that entire playoff run.

  • @bjrottinghaus6033
    @bjrottinghaus6033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Any Jordan final could be on here

    • @AB-lz5io
      @AB-lz5io 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Not 1996

    • @codyhodgins7488
      @codyhodgins7488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AB-lz5io noooo

    • @justinyan7938
      @justinyan7938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Noooo thats disrespectful to the other greats

    • @johncambridge7181
      @johncambridge7181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What made it more amazing Jordan and bulls dominated the 90s without a big man superstar

    • @bradleybeal9354
      @bradleybeal9354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nah shut ur brawl stars ass up

  • @omariscoming4463
    @omariscoming4463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Add Giannis in this list‼️‼️

    • @ghostrider1761
      @ghostrider1761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This came out a month before the bucks won

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bruh who tf r u replacing giannis wit?

    • @aarongarcia5590
      @aarongarcia5590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who are you gonna replace for 💀💀💀

    • @ajj403
      @ajj403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jace2057 Finals greatness can be distilled into the following categories:
      -Narrative: the story your victory tells
      -Stats: how transcendent you were statistically
      -Moments: pivotal, clutch plays that become cemented in the iconography of the NBA
      -Big Games: memorable performances particularly in must win games
      Giannis’ 2021 Finals was practically flawless when assessed with this rubric:
      1) he played immediately after a potentially career altering injury
      2) he registered the highest GmSc in Finals history making his overall performance the most efficient in history
      3) the block (game 4) and the oop (game 5) will go down as two of the most iconic finals moments in history
      4) his 50 point, 5 block closeout game is the greatest series clinching effort in Finals History
      When taking all of this into account, Giannis’ Finals Performance is superior to the majority of the entries on the list, only behind MJ and Lebron’s.

    • @yourebreakingmyballs4787
      @yourebreakingmyballs4787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aarongarcia5590 D Wade and Duncan 💯

  • @ryanvangramberg7343
    @ryanvangramberg7343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    2017 Lebron should be up there despite him losing that year he put up 33.6 points per game 12.0 rebounds per game and 10.0 assists per game being the first NBA player to average a triple double in a finals series.

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      great rivalry between gsw and cavs but kd had to ruin it. im pretty sure cavs wouldve won that year if it wasnt for durant

    • @ryanvangramberg7343
      @ryanvangramberg7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jace2057 It was a great move from KD since he wasn't winning in OKC and moving to GSW helped him get rings and fulfill his legacy.

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ryanvangramberg7343 yeah ig bc it did kinda ruin the intense rivalry they had the past two years

    • @ryanvangramberg7343
      @ryanvangramberg7343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jace2057 Yeah Cavs defiantly would have won more if KD didn't go to the warriors

    • @jace2057
      @jace2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanvangramberg7343 truee

  • @kamilleyamato1654
    @kamilleyamato1654 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Duncan was deprived of his quad double in game 6 of the '03 Finals. That should be a quad double.
    It is extremely difficult enough to record a quad double in a regular game. So imagine doing that during a close out game in the Finals.
    His '03 Finals performance should be no.1 all time.

  • @Professor-of-Gaming
    @Professor-of-Gaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    In no particular order... Lebron in 2016, and 2013, MJ all his W's basically, Allen iverson 2001 (loss), Shaq 2000-2002, d-wade in 2006, dirk in 2011, Kobe in 2001-2 and 2009-2010, Durant the first year with the Warriors.

    • @itsjordanf4320
      @itsjordanf4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% agree

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cornelius Malone 11 dirk not even close to any of these guys

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2013 lebron was prolly his worse scoring finals during his peak, AI in 2001 was good but not top 5, kobe doesnt have a top 5 finals performance, 2017 KD had steph taking all the pressure off him so i dont find it impressive

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cornelius Malone that's great, but it was more of a team effort from dallas

    • @Professor-of-Gaming
      @Professor-of-Gaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Cornelius Malone that was an oversight, Duncan belongs in there for 03 alone. I'd edit it in, but i'll eat that L and just reply

  • @Nossy11
    @Nossy11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These are the best vids

  • @yoshihiroitabashi
    @yoshihiroitabashi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember that 2016 finals clearly me and my friend are watching and we are just a shy away from accepting that cleveland lost when that chase down block happened and all of us can't believe that just happened and got up from our seats cheering.

  • @JacionBryant
    @JacionBryant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Tim Duncan so underrated best performance by far

  • @enanebres6481
    @enanebres6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video

  • @izsosalamon9204
    @izsosalamon9204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nonstop sports: *upload*
    Me: life is good

  • @EzGiannis
    @EzGiannis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    2006 d wade was amazing

  • @randybell101190
    @randybell101190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is flawless

  • @alliknowisanime6208
    @alliknowisanime6208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thought that The 2011 Mavericks were gonna be here, guess I was wrong lmao

  • @TabsTvlink
    @TabsTvlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dirk Nowitzki's championship run in 2011 I think must be included in the list.

    • @Alwaysonhots-bu6lu
      @Alwaysonhots-bu6lu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wasn't even that good tbh the best player there was wade

    • @dryames4319
      @dryames4319 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately Lebum cost him that finals.

  • @jalen2222
    @jalen2222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That game 7 was one of the greatest things in television history

  • @markh.4350
    @markh.4350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Without 2011-Dirk, without me!

  • @momo.maru-kun
    @momo.maru-kun หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greatest Finals performances (1983-Current): Highest GmSc - Game Score productivity (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, fouls and turnover efficiency) in an NBA Finals series. 25+ GOAT level, 20+ MVP level, 15+ All-Star level, 10+ Role-player level
    2021 Giannis Antetokounmpo - 31.9
    2000 Shaquille O’Neal - 30.6
    2017 Kevin Durant - 30.3
    2002 Shaquille O’Neal - 30.1
    1993 Michael Jordan - 29.6
    2017 Lebron James - 29.6
    1991 Michael Jordan - 29.4
    1987 Magic Johnson - 28.3
    2018 LeBron James - 28.3
    2023 Nikola Jokic - 27.7
    2001 Shaquille O’Neal - 27.4
    2018 Kevin Durant - 26.9
    2016 Lebron James - 26.5
    1992 Michael Jordan - 25.8
    2006 Dwayne Wade - 25.4
    2015 Lebron James - 24.6
    1995 Hakeem Olajuwon - 24.5
    1988 Magic Johnson - 24.4
    2003 Tim Duncan - 24.1
    2017 Steph Curry - 24.1
    2019 Kawhi Leonard - 23.9
    1984 Larry Bird- 23.7
    1986 Larry Bird - 23.6
    2012 Lebron James - 23.6
    1997 Michael Jordan - 23.4
    1993 Charles Barkley - 23.4
    2022 Steph Curry - 23.2
    2009 Kobe Bryant - 22.8
    2020 Anthony Davis - 22.8
    2019 Steph Curry - 22.8
    2011 Dwayne Wade - 22.7
    1999 Tim Duncan - 22.6
    2014 Lebron James - 22.5
    2013 Lebron James - 22.5
    1989 Joe Dumars - 22.4
    1985 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 21.7
    1995 Shaquille O’Neal - 21.5
    1998 Michael Jordan - 21.4
    1990 Clyde Drexler - 21.3
    2015 Kyrie Irving - 21.1
    1994 Hakeem Olajuwon - 21.0
    1985 Magic Johnson - 20.9
    1985 Kevin McHale - 20.7
    2012 Kevin Durant - 20.7
    2001 Allen Iverson - 20.5
    2002 Kobe Bryant - 20.3
    1986 Hakeem Olajuwon - 20.3
    1986 Kevin McHale - 20.3
    1990 Isiah Thomas - 20.1
    1995 Penny Hardaway - 20.1
    1995 Clyde Drexler - 20.1
    2018 Steph Curry - 20.1
    1991 Magic Johnson - 20.0
    Michael Jordan - 6 Finals GmSc 24.6
    Shaquille O’Neal - 6 Finals GmSc 23.0
    Lebron James - 10 Finals GmSc 22.9
    Lebron James - 1 Finals no super teams GmSc 10.6
    Kobe Bryant - 3 Finals as main option GmSc 19.3
    Kobe Bryant - 7 Finals GmSc 16.7
    All-Stars help:
    AD - 1 Finals with Lebron GmSc 22.8
    Kyrie Irving - 3 Finals with Lebron GmSc 19.5
    Dwayne Wade - 4 Finals with Lebron GmSc 15.5
    Scottie Pippen - 6 Finals with Jordan Gmsc 15.4
    Kobe Bryant - 4 Finals with Shaq GmSc 14.8

  • @urcasualnotcasualnbafan9869
    @urcasualnotcasualnbafan9869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We gotta update this with giannis

  • @youxfn
    @youxfn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2001 Iverson should at least be an honorable mention. he averaged 36, 6 and 4 and 2 steals at 5'11 155

    • @justsayin669
      @justsayin669 ปีที่แล้ว

      *@Julius Rodriguez*
      ...on 44.1eFG% (48.6TS%) which was bad efficiency and lost the series in 5 games... Also size doesn't make a performance any better or worse, a player's performance is a player's performance regardless of size. Iverson's 2001 Finals performance definitely doesn't deserve an honorable mention, not even close. His Finals performance wasn't even a top 50 all-time Finals performance.

  • @JacionBryant
    @JacionBryant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bulls nation mj the goat 🐐

  • @badgerstorm2188
    @badgerstorm2188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Giannis is definitely here now, especially since it came off of an injury

  • @thiccsnickerrz7388
    @thiccsnickerrz7388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gotta love Timmy

  • @theunknown7441
    @theunknown7441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A lot are really not crediting him but he will forever be unforgettable. Lebron's play offs performance is one of the greatest things I saw as a basketball fan that had lived and watch MJ and Kobe's career heights.

  • @228allday
    @228allday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dwades final should be higher

  • @omb3d80
    @omb3d80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got Giannis’ above Wade and Duncan’s
    all three of them dominated statistically, but what differentiates Giannis were his game winning, immediately iconic plays. those highlights are already in the pantheon for greatest finals plays of all time

    • @2kmichaeljordan438
      @2kmichaeljordan438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smh wade and Duncan gets disrespected too much

    • @zion9247
      @zion9247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2kmichaeljordan438 that series was rigged he had a great series would’ve been better if that series wasn’t plague with bad fouls. That’s probably why ppl say what they say

    • @benjaminan1183
      @benjaminan1183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Giannis' supporting cast was far better than Wade's.

    • @jasonmoukala8909
      @jasonmoukala8909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @ajj403
      @ajj403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjaminan1183 Giannis won without any active all stars and no former or present All-NBA teammates. Wade played alongside a top 10 player of all time with multiple other HOF’ers on his squad.
      Wade also didn’t have the moments that Giannis has. No individual play immediately sticks out from those finals from him, unlike Giannis who arguably had two of the greatest Finals plays in history.

  • @channeljan8529
    @channeljan8529 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dr. J in the 1976 ABA finals, Shaq in 2000 and LeBron in 2016 were the greatest finals performances ever.

  • @eldomo7157
    @eldomo7157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Lebron lead in points,rebounds, and assists throughout the 2016 finals yet people still hate on him because Kyrie hit a clutch 3

    • @Sf75178
      @Sf75178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stop taking it personally

    • @eldomo7157
      @eldomo7157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sf75178 how am I taking it personally lol just stating facts

    • @Sf75178
      @Sf75178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eldomo7157 well considering you are the only one on tgis video that brought it up saying people hate on him. If a lot of people were saying that it would be a different story

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ray Allen

    • @DOMSHOMIT
      @DOMSHOMIT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryder_beaver1832 ?

  • @vibeinparadise9821
    @vibeinparadise9821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I’m loving the TD love from everyone it’s still not enough tho TD Top 3 FYM

    • @loganrichar.15
      @loganrichar.15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I love TD. He not top 3. He’s 4th tho. MJ Lebron Kareem>

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@loganrichar.15 Kareem might be overrated because he was dominate but only won championships with atleast star to superstar point guard not taking away his individual dominance

    • @_Vegard_
      @_Vegard_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryder_beaver1832 What about mj?

    • @ryder_beaver1832
      @ryder_beaver1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Vegard_ mj pre Phil Jackson yes he was overrated his usage and minutes were crazy and he was to be honest ball hogging which he's good but ball hogging Is bad Phil's impact was to have Jordan use the triangle offense and then later had a super team in '96

    • @_Vegard_
      @_Vegard_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryder_beaver1832 True. Every batman has a robin
      Edit: except Hakeem

  • @slanderman3296
    @slanderman3296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Duncan is still my top 3 all time. Or on the same tier as bird and magic..he had a perfect career, no drama and never asked for a trade koff koff (kobe) koff

    • @emirkocdemir1939
      @emirkocdemir1939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      İf orlando magic let duncans parents to travel with the team he would sign with orlando.(Duncan is one of my favourite players of all time)

    • @slanderman3296
      @slanderman3296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emirkocdemir1939 same. Yeah Orlando has done some bonehead decisions. But i seriously love how not much drama follows duncan. I think i remember reading he was a sex addict, but maybe i mixed that up with other athletes

  • @brianshiffler7256
    @brianshiffler7256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U have got to be kidding me!!!
    What about the ‘86 Celtics, or the ‘87 Lakers?

  • @ibrahimroubi3549
    @ibrahimroubi3549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    '' 340 pounds of pure muscles'', pretty generous right there.

  • @dapo2779
    @dapo2779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NBA 🏀🏆❤🥳

  • @gardenpop
    @gardenpop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel Giannis must be added to this.

  • @evan08586
    @evan08586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like giannas deserves to be on here

  • @huncho5005
    @huncho5005 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2018 Game 1 is the Greatest Game I have ever seen Lebron play

  • @animaxpro3765
    @animaxpro3765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This list gotta be updated.... Giannis way up!

  • @staydownjayy
    @staydownjayy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NOW WE NEED A NEW VID I NEED GIANNIS UP HERE 50 POINTS ARE YOU KIDDING ME ???

  • @levalpat
    @levalpat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel so strongly about this that I consider it a fact and not my opinion... and that is Magic Johnson as a rookie played all five positions in game 6 of the finals... he even replaced Kareem Abdul Jabbar as center who was injured. Enough said, anyone reading this should seek out the highlights on youtube and feel free to comment.

  • @bobbyd1632
    @bobbyd1632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2016 Bron, nah that’s behind MJ, Shaq and Giannis but it’s top 5 imo (don’t forget he allowed the Warriors to be up 3-1 too, it’s not just about the comeback)

  • @shifuthastudent3955
    @shifuthastudent3955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your right

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jaylen Brown next video Nonstop Sports 💪💪💪

  • @mylastaltsrrsly5967
    @mylastaltsrrsly5967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lebron's 2016 performance was just too good

  • @mateoperez7
    @mateoperez7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1980 Magic has to be top 5💯💯💯💜💛

  • @lou4958
    @lou4958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Tim Duncan should be number 1 on the list. He's the only one that had a carry job to do.

  • @LorolinAstori
    @LorolinAstori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I will take the 23ppg, 27rpg, 6apg, 5bpg on 54% shooting over 7 games which included a 7th game 30 point 40 board performance.

  • @sonicthehedgehog5360
    @sonicthehedgehog5360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What Jordan prefomance in the 1997 finals against Utah when he had the flu?

    • @QuanTran-gn3qv
      @QuanTran-gn3qv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was a historic serie from Mike but it's all about numbers and how you carried your team. Jordan may have that game 5 but he got more help comparing to 1993 series, from pippen and rodman.

  • @davidzachariadis_
    @davidzachariadis_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does nonstop sports reply??

  • @zacsinger8550
    @zacsinger8550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2018 LeBron was built different

  • @nemesiobetaizar5287
    @nemesiobetaizar5287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the suns win it all. Then James Jones was the one who broke the cursed on Cleveland and phoenix 😂

  • @kariemgomaa9084
    @kariemgomaa9084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    notice how they made the same video last week

  • @lucianotecuanapa9853
    @lucianotecuanapa9853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kobe in the 09 finals he was average 32pts 7asst 5reb 1.2blk

  • @JJ_Kenobi
    @JJ_Kenobi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm not a LeBron guy, and MJ is the GOAT. But 2016 was unreal! Yes, he couldn't have done it without Kyrie, but LBJ played crazy.

  • @glennwong5480
    @glennwong5480 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needa update this with Curry’s latest performance

  • @Braden-fi1gb
    @Braden-fi1gb ปีที่แล้ว

    Did everyone forget Iverson game one against the lakers

  • @mrblend
    @mrblend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LBJ finals was awesome. lol Shaq was something else. MJ probably has a bunch in the top 10 lol. Good list.

  • @was_x_zaker4322
    @was_x_zaker4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should’ve did this video 3 week later

  • @hab9609
    @hab9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seriously? Leaving magic Johnson out for the 1980s finals performance???!!! Wow!
    Magic Johnson averaged 21.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and 8.7 assists in 6 games in the 1980 NBA Finals in his rookie season and played all 5 positions!
    A 20 years old going against Dr. J and Daryl Dawkins? Game 6: 42 points, 15 rebounds & 7 assists!!!!! Your list is ok but leaving that performance out is a crime!!

    • @joreljebre
      @joreljebre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree.

    • @dhollins
      @dhollins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honorable Mention not top 5

    • @hab9609
      @hab9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dhollins lol. I’ve watched every NBA finals since the 70s. If you choose not to recognize the fact that magic Johnson‘s performance was one of the greatest of all times and you think it’s just an honorable mention, I think you’re biased. Your assessment is wrong.

    • @dhollins
      @dhollins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@hab9609 how does that me biased. Did i say it wasn't one of the greatest no i said not 5. its top 10 but not top 5. and since this a top 5 list it makes honorable mention. sound like your the biased one not me LOL

    • @hab9609
      @hab9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dhollins I just disagree with you. This is made by some guy but I think he’s wrong. A lot of people roils disagree with him as well as you. Especially people who’ve watched more than the finals in the 90s & 2000s. Some of its subjective I know. … But if you consider a 20-year-old kid who only finished 2 years of college. Played against the best team in the East. Played against every position including Daryl Dawkins who was a beast, Dr J who was at the top of his game averaging 22 points, 15 assists and 7 boards. And the eliminating game 42, 15, 7… wow if that doesn’t make top 3, I have no idea what the hell criteria you’re working with.

  • @gustavsteenandersen7476
    @gustavsteenandersen7476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Giannis has entered the chat

  • @dhruvkilaru2265
    @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    bruh where tf is dirk 2011.
    1. Lebron 2016
    2. Dirk 2011
    3. MJ 1997
    4. Shaq 2000
    5. Tim Duncan in 03

    • @dhruvkilaru2265
      @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @mu1rur1 yea probably should be higher. idk, just the others are all really impressive. i could see u switching him and shaq.

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2011 dirk in the FINALS was kinda mid lol

    • @dhruvkilaru2265
      @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @mu1rur1 overall definetly tim duncan

    • @dhruvkilaru2265
      @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itzwakk335 bruh wdyfm. man had a broken finger, and a fever. defeated one of the league's first ever super team. was the lone all star on a championship team

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dhruvkilaru2265 averaged 26/10/2 on poor efficiency, miami wasnt one of the first superteams, and the mavs win was a total team effort

  • @karondemarko1679
    @karondemarko1679 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone that considers MJ the GOAT: This list is facts. What Bron did was unbelievable

  • @avkiavry9944
    @avkiavry9944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5. Jordan 1991
    4. Lebron at 2016
    3. Tim Duncan 2003
    2. Mj 1993
    1. Shaq 2000

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      2016 lebron is easily top 3, 91 jordan isnt top 5 for me

    • @joreljebre
      @joreljebre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hilarious.....2016 is #1....silly

  • @whitekanye2315
    @whitekanye2315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    and people still hating on lebron

  • @Eliaseli26
    @Eliaseli26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dirk‘s 2011 performance does Not even appear. You’re Kidding 🤦‍♂️

  • @damonsonnier34
    @damonsonnier34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    1993: Michael Jordan vs Suns.
    2000: Shaquille O’Neal vs Pacers.
    2003: Tim Duncan vs Nets.
    2006: Dwayne Wade vs Mavs.
    2016: LeBron James vs Warriors.

    • @itsjordanf4320
      @itsjordanf4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% agree

    • @dhruvkilaru2265
      @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      06 was rigged so probably wouldnt include it. i would replace it with Dirk in 11 and then you'd be good

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dhruvkilaru2265 nah rigged or not 06 wade clear of 11 dirk

    • @dhruvkilaru2265
      @dhruvkilaru2265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@itzwakk335 ??? the only reason people see that wade did good is cause of the amount of free throws. and the only reason he had that amount of free throws was cause it was rigged. idk what your point is lmoa

    • @itzwakk335
      @itzwakk335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dhruvkilaru2265 you cant just discredit wade performance because you think it's rigged (are you a mavs fan?) it was still all time lol

  • @user-nz5jl2xq9r
    @user-nz5jl2xq9r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    D wade has a lot of free throw😅

  • @mrpizza7321
    @mrpizza7321 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kobe’s 2010 underrated

  • @jordangao532
    @jordangao532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you forget the 1998 finals or something?

  • @markfrontado4955
    @markfrontado4955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    MJ’s performance is still no. 1 to me

    • @jessbactar8728
      @jessbactar8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jordanfanatics got mad hahaha lol

    • @markfrontado4955
      @markfrontado4955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jessbactar8728 hahaha of course we’re mad. He should be no. 1 like always 😂☝️

    • @jessbactar8728
      @jessbactar8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markfrontado4955 but yeah i respect you buddy peace

    • @sportslangtv2181
      @sportslangtv2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah you're mj should forgotten now 😹

    • @dynamic6645
      @dynamic6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah he averaged 41 ppg on 6'0" injured kevin johnson wooowww 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏

  • @kylesteyn7479
    @kylesteyn7479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In 2016 lebron averaged 29 and kyrie averaged 27 i don't like how you make it look like it was such a legendary finals performance.

    • @vtn05001
      @vtn05001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're down 3-1 in the Finals to win it all....the chances of that ever happening is almost 0%....

    • @kylesteyn7479
      @kylesteyn7479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My point is without Kyrie there is no Chip unfortunately.

    • @kylesteyn7479
      @kylesteyn7479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Blacksmoke Billy you are missing my point. Its was a joint effort. Averaging a triple double after kyrie left still got him swept no?

    • @stratosphere2323
      @stratosphere2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He lead every player in every stat. That’s never been done before, it’s easily the most well rounded Finals performance of all time.

    • @kylesteyn7479
      @kylesteyn7479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish he was well rounded in 2011 against an old Mavs team.

  • @mitchellbarnett9340
    @mitchellbarnett9340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And now Giannis is on this list

  • @Depressedwarriorsfan6238
    @Depressedwarriorsfan6238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    W

  • @Tom-cp6ku
    @Tom-cp6ku 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Notice how durchoke isn't on here

  • @gustavramso507
    @gustavramso507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lillard 2021 is the highest game score in playoff history

    • @Black14825
      @Black14825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jordan gave 63 points to the '86 Celtics

  • @benjaminan1183
    @benjaminan1183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tim ain't more versatile than AD, KG & Bosh.

  • @b3dll
    @b3dll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Skip Bayless disliked this video

  • @hugomiguelbaptista1299
    @hugomiguelbaptista1299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dirk Nowitzki ?!?!?

  • @harveybarnes1308
    @harveybarnes1308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dirk never gets the respect…

  • @hanselmanryanjames
    @hanselmanryanjames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And its still the only Cleveland Title in mine, or my Dads time on this Earth. All it took was the best performance ever to finally bring us a title. Lets just say were not expecting another one anytime soon.

  • @JacionBryant
    @JacionBryant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lbj the king or mj the goat 🐐 number one ☝️

  • @jaunjarloss6088
    @jaunjarloss6088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Number 6: Giannis antetokounmpo 2021 NBA finals

  • @joreljebre
    @joreljebre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is getting easy for discernment

  • @chrislane8849
    @chrislane8849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kawhi on rapters?

  • @cn240studios5
    @cn240studios5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bird 1986

  • @Eichan031
    @Eichan031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jordan fans got hurt

  • @Nova-bl9ux
    @Nova-bl9ux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ??? HAKEEM 1995?!?!

    • @ShemarCedrick
      @ShemarCedrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's what I'm saying

    • @Nova-bl9ux
      @Nova-bl9ux 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ian Quinones true but still deserves a spot on the list. Even if his numbers weren’t as great as some others, in terms of leadership and greatness, He literally went through the likes of Karl Malone & John Stockton, Charles Barkley, MVP David Robinson, and Shaw and Penny in the same year, his only other major support being an aging 35-36 year old Clyde Drexler.

    • @ajj403
      @ajj403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nova-bl9ux top 5 championship run overall (like Kawhi in 2019), but not a top 5 Finals performance

  • @CarlosIsaacRSison
    @CarlosIsaacRSison ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember people saying that it wasn't because of LeBron why they won that 2016 finals because he wasn't the one who shot the 3-pointer as if they wanted LeBron to do everything while his team just sit back and relax 😂

  • @Litinao
    @Litinao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Edit the video and put giannis in it