During his 15 NBA seasons Step Curry has a career .426 completion percentage average from three-point land - (Keith Allison - photo) NBA DILEMMA

Bob Pettit played 11 seasons in the NBA and had a career average of 26 ppg. and 16 rpg. The Thin Louisiana Man never had a season where he averaged under 20ppg. Shaquielle O'Neal never had an average of 16 rebounds in a season! - (Screen shot photo) BOB PETTIT - FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

According to Bob Pettit he has never seen and power forward IN ANY EARA as skilled as the former Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers Elgin Baylor - (Screen shot - photo) Better Than Jordan? ELGIN BAYLOR!!!

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson and Boston Celtics Larry Bird in Game two of the 1985 NBA Finals at Boston Garden Date 30 May 1985 - Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com ALL TIME NBA 1st TEAM - BREAKING IT DOWN

NBA NEWS - In the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, "Unforgettable Awaits"

The spot pays tribute to the legendary moments that have defined NBA Finals history, from LeBron James' chase-down block in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals, to the embrace between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal after winning the championship in 2000, and many others. Interwoven with these historic highlights - THIS DAY IN THE NBA

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Monday May 19, 2025

"Unforgettable Awaits," the new campaign for the 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV, is now streaming across all @NBA social platforms and on the NBA App. The road to the NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV continues tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20 when the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. ET in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on ESPN, and on Wednesday, May 21 when the Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks at 8 p.m. ET in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT.

Set to the GRAMMY Hall of Fame-inducted classic "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole, the spot pays tribute to the legendary moments that have defined NBA Finals history, from LeBron James' chase-down block in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals, to the embrace between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal after winning the championship in 2000, and many others. Interwoven with these historic highlights are everyday NBA fans recreating the moments in their own lives, showcasing just how unforgettable the NBA Finals can be.

The campaign also features celebrity NBA fans in Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner and Tony Award-winning actress Mindy Kaling. Costner appears on a movie set and tosses a cup into the trash, evoking Magic Johnson's "junior sky hook." Kaling plays ping-pong against her father, Avu, and brags about her victory with Stephen Curry's "night, night" celebration.

Watch "Unforgettable Awaits" below:

"The next chapter of NBA history will be written in the Finals," said Tammy Henault, Chief Marketing Officer, NBA. "This campaign captures the excitement and anticipation of what's ahead, while celebrating the stars who have risen to the occasion in the past. The Finals are upon us, and when you watch, you're likely to witness truly unforgettable basketball moments."

"Unforgettable Awaits" was directed by Paul Geusebroek and produced in collaboration with Translation. The spot will run in broadcast and live across all NBA social and digital platforms. A corresponding print, digital, audio and out-of-home campaign will also extend "Unforgettable Awaits" globally.

The 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV tip off on Thursday, June 5 on ABC.

THIS DAY IN THE NBA

May 19, 1928 Dolph Schayes is born in New York City.

May 19, 1987 Los Angeles Lakers guard Magic Johnson was named the Edge NBA Most Valuable Player after averaging 23.9 ppg and a league-high 12.2 apg, becoming the first guard in 23 years to gain that honor.

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