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It is well known that many famous players are often high draft picks, but teams with high draft picks are generally not performing well. So, there is a conflict within, as to who relies on individual strength? And who are the ones effortlessly winning? Let's review the timeline!
First: Bill Russell & Heinsohn, Heinsohn shines in the 1957 NBA Finals!
Before 1956, the Celtics were supported by Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman. The 1956 draft brought two cornerstones to the Green Team. Bill Russell was the first pick in the '56 draft, and Heinsohn was selected by the Celtics earlier due to regional draft rules! Russell didn't shine early on. In the 1956-57 season, Heinsohn defeated teammate Russell to win the Rookie of the Year award. Moreover, Heinsohn excelled in the playoffs, especially in the last game of the NBA Finals. Heinsohn hit the tying basket in regular time, scored 13 points in overtime, and ended with 37 points and 23 rebounds, helping the Celtics win a thrilling 125-123 victory. Unfortunately, Heinsohn suffered an injury in '59.
Second: Magic Johnson, 21.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game in the 1980 NBA Finals!
This year, Jabbar's stats were 33.4 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks, but he was absent in the crucial final game due to injury. In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jabbar scored 40 points and 15 rebounds despite his injury, helping the Lakers win 108-103. Magic, with only 14 points from 13 shots, couldn't replace Jabbar in the last game. However, the impossible decision brought a great surprise to the Lakers! In the final game, Magic scored 42 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, replicating Jabbar's signature moves in the last moments. The entire arena erupted in excitement!
Third: Sam Cassell, averaged 10 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals in the 1994 NBA Finals!
As the Rockets had 55 wins and were second in the Western Conference in the '92-'93 season, they only had the 24th pick in the '93 draft. The Rockets initially favored NCAA talent James Robinson, but he was picked by the Trail Blazers at 21, leaving Cassell as the Rockets' backup. In fact, Cassell's performance in the '93-'94 regular season was mediocre, averaging 6.7 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 turnovers, with a low shooting efficiency. Kenny Smith's injury before the Finals gave Cassell an opportunity. Though Smith could still play, he was limited to 25 minutes per game. In the last moments of Game 3 of the Finals, Cassell scored 7 points, helping the Rockets win 93-89 in a thrilling manner. If Cassell had developed normally, he would have succeeded Smith as the Rockets' primary point guard.
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