Because some critics have exaggerated a few lows during Curry’s six Finals appearances, there’s a misconception that he hasn’t played like an all-time great with regularity in the championship round. There’s no question he has been the best player in this series, and if the Warriors finish this game, Curry will have four championships and the one legacy award missing in his trophy case. Jerry Brewer: Stephen Curry is one quarter away from his first NBA Finals MVP. If he wants to return to this stage, end up on the other side, and fulfill the promise of being a superstar, Tatum will need to simplify his game.
Kobe Bryant is his idol but degree of difficulty isn’t rewarded with extra credit. He was in his own head this series, believing that greatness is related to aesthetics. And he has to find a way to make the game easier on himself by driving the ball with more force - seeking dunks or fouls, not finesse. Tatum made strides as a playmaker this season but needs to improve as a finisher.
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Instead, this series has showed Tatum how much more he needs to grow. He would either win, or have the type of performance that would let the world know how nice he is. These Finals were expected to be a coronation for Tatum, the 24-year-old, first-team all-NBA performer. Michael Lee: Had he been able to go through Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Playoff Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum would’ve completed the kind of run for which legends are made.
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