Magic Johnson, 1980 Finals MVP
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Through five games, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the obvious choice, averaging 33.4 points, 23.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 4.6 blocks against the 76ers in the NBA Finals. But the center stayed in Los Angeles to recover from an injury instead of going on the road for the decisive Game 6. That, and teammate Magic Johnson’s marketability, cost him.