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Pat Riley on why he guaranteed the 1987 Lakers would go back to back: "I wanted to put more pressure on that team than they ever had"
The entire NBA world believed LeBron James put unprecedented pressure on the Miami Heat players when he boldly declared they would win "five to six championships" during his tenure there.
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“Plan K? …Just be ourselves, the Boston Celtics” – Kevin McHale urged Celtics to stay true to their identity in the 1987 NBA Finals
Despite injuries and a dominant Lakers squad, Kevin McHale urged the Boston Celtics to stay true to their identity in the ...
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Lakers Legend Explains Why Larry Bird Was Harder To Guard Than Michael Jordan
He had many epic battles with Cooper, with the Celtics and Lakers facing off in the 1984, 1985, and 1987 NBA Finals. Bird's Celtics won the first clash, but the Lakers emerged victorious in the ...
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Michael Cooper Reacts To Michael Jordan Not Being Happy That Lakers Star Won DPOY In 1987
He was the Lakers’ designated stopper ... and Cooper’s DPOY win in 1987 was likely another moment that fueled his competitive fire. In the end, Cooper may have beaten Jordan for the award ...
‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
To finally win the NBA’s MVP award, Magic Johnson had to do it the hard way. The Los Angeles Lakers legend won the accolade for the first time in 1987 but had to overcome two fierce ...