The Conference Finals Will Be a Showcase for the Best Player Alive Debate

Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard have all made their claims this postseason to be the best player in the NBA. The next round could go a long way in settling that debate.

As we head into the conference finals, a few hard truths—whether right, wrong, fair, or unfair—have seemingly started to emerge from this postseason. The Rockets blew it. Steph can still do it without KD. Enes Kanter should stop tweeting so much. These are all storylines I’ll be following with vigor for years to come. The most important question, however, is still somewhat up for grabs: Who is the best basketball player in the world?

Now, does this question really matter? I get annoyed at people who ask…