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          Is LeBron James having the best Finals ever?

          There's no doubt LeBron James has been shouldering much of the load for the Cavs during this year's NBA Finals. But how does that compare to the greatest Finals performances of all time? Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterJun 19, 2016, 09:00 AM ET
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          Is LeBron James putting up the best NBA Finals performance ever by an individual player?

          Have any of the NBA's biggest stars, from Michael Jordan to Wilt Chamberlain, shined this brightly on the biggest stage?