Sometimes unlikely prospects rise to the occasion in the biggest moments. The 2024 NBA Finals have been no different.
There's little question the Boston Celtics are led by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But the Celtics -- currently leading the series 3-0 -- have also seen crucial contributions on both ends of the floor from Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and more.
Between Holiday and White's late Game 3 dish-and-swish, and White's pivotal Game 2 block against P.J. Washington, it feels possible that this year could be the first NBA Finals since 2015 where the Finals MVP entered the series as an underdog to win the award.