This article emphasizes the importance of playoff success for NBA players' legacies, asserting that while regular season achievements can lead to fame and wealth, championships are what truly define greatness. Examples include Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett, and Jerry West, whose careers are heavily influenced by their playoff records. Current players like Luka Doncic are spotlighted, who, despite impressive regular seasons, must achieve deeper playoff success to secure their legacies. Doncic's recent performance showcases his potential but also the increased expectations that come with team changes and postseason challenges.
Great regular seasons make NBA players rich and famous. Great playoff runs make them legends. This has always been the standard and will always be.
Doncic's brilliant run to the Finals last season included a jaw-dropping Western Conference finals -- he averaged 33 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals a game.
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