Jerry West and Kobe Bryant are among the NBA greats who scored the most career points with one team.
No player lost in the Finals more than Jerry West, whose 1-8 record with the Lakers dogs him to this day. Because of that, West is often defending LeBron James' honor and did so again Saturday.
Jerry West reflected Thursday night on Kobe Bryant's career, saying on the balance, this has been a remarkable player, a player for the decades, simply one of the greatest."
Pat Riley, who played with Jerry West and Gail Goodrich, said Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson form the best backcourt duo since that Lakers tandem and thinks the Warriors have dynastic potential.
LeBron James, who entered Tuesday needing 10 points to pass Jerry West for 19th on the NBA scoring list, got them early in the Cavaliers' loss to the host Pistons.
From Jordan's shrug to Magic's sky hook to Willis Reed's dramatic entrance, here are the top 10 NBA Finals moments.