On the eve of the Finals, we’ve entered the Land of Endless Takes. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, once again, have the NBA all to themselves, and the sports world is trying to figure out if basketball’s superpowers are propping the league up or undermining its competitive balance. Here, Chris Ryan and Jason Gallagher bring their best takes, along with some numbers, to discuss the pros and cons of the Trilogy.
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