Scottie Pippen Gives His NBA Finals MVP Pick

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Scottie Pippen knows exactly who he would pick.

Friday night could potentially be the end of the NBA season, as the Lakers are up 3-1 against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. For now, it seems like the Lakers have a true stranglehold on the series, and with their Mamba Jerseys on, it seems likely they will end up taking home the chip. With this in mind, the debate has shifted from who will win the series, to who actually deserves to win the NBA Finals MVP award. 

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the clear frontrunners for the honor and at this point, it's a toss-up as to who will actually come away with it. During a recent ESPN segment, Scottie Pippen was asked about who deserves the award which led to a clear-cut answer. While joking that the whole team should get it for putting up with the bubble, Pippen stated that he thinks LeBron ultimately deserves it.

LeBron has been a driving force for this Lakers team even if he isn't the number one offensive option. His rebounding and shot-creation have been superb all year long and this has been especially true in the Finals.

If James were to outscore Davis in Game 5 en route to a title win, there is no doubt he would take home his fourth FMVP.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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