Who was the best player in the 2017 NBA Finals?

Five games, two superstar camps, and one series where a historic triple-double average still came up short. Rotation role players had their say too.

1. 1
   Kevin Durant

   Finals MVP who averaged 35.2 points and hit the dagger three in Game 3 as Golden State won in five.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Stephen Curry

   Golden State's two-time MVP averaged 26.8 points and 9.4 assists while shooting 42 percent from three.
   999pts
3. 3
   LeBron James

   Averaged a triple-double of 33.6 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a losing effort.
   930pts
4. 4
   Kevin Love

   Cavaliers forward who battled on the glass and stretched the floor for LeBron's offence.
   734pts
5. 5
   Andre Iguodala

   Warriors veteran wing who defended LeBron and gave the bench scoring and playmaking.
   636pts
6. 6
   Klay Thompson

   Warriors sharpshooter and perimeter defender who gave Golden State a second scoring option on the wing.
   520pts
7. 7
   Draymond Green

   Golden State's defensive anchor and playmaker who guarded every position and ran the small-ball lineup.
   520pts
8. 8
   JR Smith

   Cavaliers shooting guard who provided perimeter shooting and spacing around LeBron.
   382pts
9. 9
   Shaun Livingston

   Warriors backup guard whose mid-range game and steady ball handling anchored the second unit.
   382pts
10. 10
    Tristan Thompson

    Cleveland's offensive-rebounding big man who battled inside against Golden State's smaller frontcourt.
    0pts
11. 11
    Kyrie Irving

    Cleveland's point guard scored 40 in the Game 4 win, the Cavaliers' lone victory of the series.
    0pts

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