This Championship is more about what the Spurs did right than what the Heat did wrong. Was there any question the Spurs weren't going to bounce back this year after the heartbreaking Game 6 loss last NBA Finals? Maybe so, but the Spurs looked like a team focused on making up for their shortcomings last year. The Spurs played with vigor, purpose, effort, and selfishness. A true TEAM EFFORT.
There are so many players that contributed to the winning side. Patty Mills's energy off the bench and 3 point shooting, Manu Ginobli's playmaking 3's. Tim Duncan's protecting the rim and timely offense, Marco Blenelli's off the bench scoring, Boris Diaw's passing and match-up problems, Danny Green's defense on Wade and timely 3's, Thigo Splitter's passing from the post and blocking shots, Tony Parker's floaters in the paint, and who can forget Kawhi Leonard's performances? It was refreshing to watch a team play that way.
In game 4 every player for the Spurs played and scored. What!
For the Tim Duncan, Greg Popovich, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobli, this Championship has further cemented their legendary status.
Tim Duncan has now one a title in 3 different decades and along the way defeated many of the greats in each era. He has now defeated Lebron James twice in the finals, battled Karl Malone, Shaq, and Dirk Nowitzki, and set multiple records along the way.
Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward ever and whether you consider him a center or power forward his greatness over the last 17 years has been amazing to watch.
While the Spurs will sit back and enjoy the win for the Heat it is a completely different story. Bosh didn't look like a member of the big 3, Wade looks like he has nothing left in the tank, and Lebron looks dissapointed that he was the only one that showed up.
In their postgame press conference Lebron didn't sound too sure that he would be back with the Hear next year and I don't blame him. He has been to the finals 4 years in row but only went .500. He probably sees all the teams in the West and sees that even the 8 seed Dallas Mavericks may have more talent and depth than his heat. Their will be many questions this summer regarding the Heat Roster.
Congrats to the Spurs for winning the championship and I hope Tim Duncan still decides to play a few more years.
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