That Game Seven was in L.A. lives as this Game Seven will be. There will be history going about who should win and who shouldn't, but assuming the Celtics are able to put together a great game and somehow pull out the win, can anyone but Kobe win Finals MVP? It seems almost comical in writing this article that there would be any debate in my mind.
I mean, I don't even have a fond appreciation for the Black Mamba, but he has been stinging the Celts all series long. Even in his suspect appearances, Kobe has still been carrying the Lakers.
The Celtics have not been able to have a clear and decisive choice for that same accolade. K.G.? Rondo? Pierce? Allen? A case can be made for each of them being the best player on their team, but they more or less are fighting with Pau Gasol for second best player in the Finals.
The Celtics have made it this far by truly playing a team game. There is not one player who is staying above others to an abundance that can be seen by all.
The Lakers have played a game of stars in the city of stars. It is almost as if Jerry West and Elgin Baylor have been replaced by Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol on the Lakers, while on the other end of the spectrum, the spirit of Bill Russell's tenacity can be seen in Kevin Garnett and the rest of the Celtics.
This points clearly back to the unbalance of excellence that has been shown throughout the series by individual players. Kobe's worst games still make him a legitimate top-five performer in each of his games. Paul Pierce and Pau Gasol are the only others who are in this range.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
