Six games, two rosters of stars, and a few role players who suddenly mattered. Decide whether volume, defense or one big Game 4 should carry the crown.
1Paul PierceCeltics captain and 2008 Finals MVP who averaged 21.8 points and hit the famous wheelchair-game shots against the Lakers.1000pts
2Luke WaltonLakers forward and triangle-offense passer who contributed from the bench.763pts
3Kevin GarnettCeltics power forward and Defensive Player of the Year who anchored Boston's defense and finally won his first title.680pts
4Jordan FarmarYoung Lakers backup guard who gave the team energy and pace off the bench.560pts
5Lamar OdomVersatile Lakers forward who provided rebounding and playmaking from the frontcourt.560pts
6Vladimir RadmanovicLakers forward and floor spacer who started games for Los Angeles during the series.397pts
7Eddie HouseCeltics bench guard who gave Boston instant offense with deep three-pointers.397pts
8Sasha VujacicLakers sharpshooting guard known for his fiery energy and long-range shooting.397pts
9Kendrick PerkinsCeltics center who battled Pau Gasol inside and provided toughness in the paint.397pts
10Derek FisherLakers veteran point guard with Finals experience who hit key shots and led the second unit's calm.397pts
11Ray AllenCeltics sharpshooter whose shooting stretched the Lakers' defense despite a rough Finals from deep.291pts
12James PoseyCeltics forward and veteran role player who hit timely threes and guarded Kobe Bryant.291pts
13Kobe BryantLakers superstar and 2008 regular-season MVP who led the Lakers in scoring through the series.0pts
14Rajon RondoYoung Celtics point guard who ran the offense and pressured Lakers ball handlers all series.0pts
15Pau GasolLakers big man whose skill inside powered the Lakers' offense, though Boston's defense contained him in the later games.0pts
Photo credits
- Paul Pierce — Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Luke Walton — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kevin Garnett — Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jordan Farmar — donielle from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lamar Odom — David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0
- Vladimir Radmanovic — Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eddie House — Keith Allison from Baltimore, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sasha Vujacic — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kendrick Perkins — Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Derek Fisher — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ray Allen — 7th Army Training Command from Grafenwoehr, Germany, CC BY 2.0
- James Posey — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kobe Bryant — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rajon Rondo — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pau Gasol — Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0
