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The Finals Brought a Sense of Normalcy Back to the NBA

Welcome to the Morning Shootaround, where every weekday you’ll get a fresh, topical column from one of SI.com’s NBA writers: Howard Beck on Mondays, Chris Mannix on Tuesdays, Michael Pina on Wednesdays, Chris Herring on Thursdays and Rohan Nadkarni on Fridays.

The Bucks won the NBA Finals, and their victory over the Suns brought about the usual questions that pop up after a championship. Is Giannis Antetokounmpo the best player in the world? Can the Suns make another title run? What does the loss mean for Chris Paul’s legacy?