NBA Finals Prediction

            It’s kind of hard to believe that it’s our first NBA Finals rematch since the Bulls and Jazz clashed in 1997 and 1998, but that’s what will occur when Miami and San Antonio start their series Thursday. This year, it really boils down to whether the deeper team (the Spurs) can overcome the best player (Lebron James). For grins and giggles, let’s go back and look at past NBA Finals and see how many teams the winning team had the best player.

2013: Lebron James (Heat won in 7)

2012: Lebron James (Heat won in 5)
2011: Lebron James (Mavericks won in 6. All hail Dirk)
2010: Kobe Bryant (Lakers won in 7)
2009: Kobe Bryant (Lakers won in 5)
2008: Kobe Bryant (Celtics won in 6)
2007: Lebron James (Spurs won in 4. That Cavs team around Lebron was a joke)
2006: Dwyane Wade (Heat won in 6)
2005: Tim Duncan (Spurs won in 7)
2004: Shaquille O’Neal (Pistons won in 5)
2003: Tim Duncan (Spurs won in 6)
2002: Shaquille O’Neal (Lakers won in 4)
2001: Shaquille O’Neal (Lakers won in 5)
2000: Shaquille O’Neal (Lakers won in 6)

            By my count, since years started with a “2”, the team with the best player is 11-3 in the NBA Finals. We’re cheering for the Spurs, but we can’t in good conscious bet against Lebron James

 
Heat over Spurs in 7