Based on stats alone, there’s certainly a pretty clear case for Curry. He averaged 26.0 points, shot 38.5% from three, and also racked up 5.2 boards and 6.3 assists. Iguodala averaged a comparatively low 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists, though his elite defense was obviously also a major part of his contribution. Of course, on stats alone, LeBron’s 35.8-13.3-8.8 averages would have been MVP worthy, but with his team going down in six games he was never g

In contrast to the Cleveland Cavaliers in that series, the Warriors were a team whose brilliance was spread across the team, and Curry was certainly not an obvious choice to win the award. Nonetheless, his contribution was plain to see, and whether he should have won the award that year will be debated until the end of time.

Typically, however, one wouldn’t expect any arguments in his favor to come from the man who beat him to the Finals MVP. In a league filled to the brim with egos, Iguodala’s ability to acknowledge that Curry may have deserved the award and that he, personally, doesn’t need the validation it provides stands out. As a player, he was recognized for his team-first approach, his ability to fit into a system, play within his limits and execute what the team most needed. These comments are indicative of such a mindset.

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Suns have 3rd most nationally-televised games in NBA in 2023-24

The Phoenix Suns are going to be everywhere this coming season.

Literally.

Phoenix will have 37 nationally-broadcast games during the 2023-24 season, including opening night against the Golden State Warriors and Christmas Day against the Dallas Mavericks. Nationally broadcast games are considered games on ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV.

Phoenix has the third-most nationally-televised games in the league behind the Warriors (41) and the Los Angeles Lakers (40). That number could rise to 39 if the Suns make it to the finals of the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament.