Everybody wins. The Big Three get their championship, David Stern gets his theme for the next three NBA seasons, and the Black Mamba gets his motivation for his villanous and triumphant return next year. Once you understand the narrative, you can see how the NBA is supposed to play out. First the Celts win, then the Lakers, and then it’s best 2 of 3 as the Big Three are headed for retirement….
Now, why couldn’t the Timberwolves have traded for Pierce and Allen instead? Oh, that’s right, it wouldn’t have fit the script; I suppose the statute of limitations has run out on Minneapolis seeking revenge on Los Angeles for stealing the Lakers.