THE TAKE
Steph just did something he’s never done before — he was the best player in the NBA Finals. Because of that, the Warriors are the best team in basketball. #NBAFinals
BOLDNESS
4/100
GRADE
82/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Steph Curry
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
Curry was objectively the best performer in the Finals series (by statistical/voting measures) AND the Warriors won the championship;
FALSE IF
either condition is unmet or if Curry was not the Finals MVP or statistical leader.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED TRUESteph Curry won the 2022 NBA Finals MVP unanimously, averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists across six games — his first-ever Finals MVP after three prior championships. The Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 to win their fourth title in eight years, fully validating Kellerman's claim that Curry was the best player in the Finals and that the Warriors were the best team in basketball.