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With 2 titles, Finals MVP Kevin Durant gets the last word
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Andre Iguodala on the Steph Curry 2015 NBA Finals MVP debate and
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LeBron James considering retirement after Los Angeles Lakers swept
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Cavaliers overcome Warriors to win after 3-1 deficit
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Spurs' Tony Parker made it into a Hall of Fame on perseverance
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What Skip Bayless Said About LeBron James After Lakers Won NBA Title
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King of the North: Kawhi Leonard wins Finals MVP
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N.B.A. Finals Legend or Loser? It Often Comes Down to Circumstance
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NBA Finals MVP award winners through the years - Sports Illustrated
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Ready to party
James reaches new heights after leading Heat to glory
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LeBron, Miami responded to heat and silenced critics
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James named MVP to put stamp on 2nd NBA title
NBA Finals 2015: LeBron James should be MVP in losing Cleveland
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From LeBron's block to Jordan's 41: the greatest NBA finals MVPs