Top-end stars are needed to win a chip, but more importantly every championship team has to have at least 6-7 above average players to go all the way. It doesn’t seem like the Bucks are anywhere close to that. Giannis still looks like the best player on the court in every game I’ve ever watched him, yet the Bucks don’t feel like real contenders.
Lebron is playing next to a top 5 playoff performer and has only lost in the playoffs to the best player in the NBA.
The Lakers absolutely rolled over Grizzlies and Warriors (defending champs) in the playoffs. Sure, they could have better depth and coaching but I wouldn’t say his years are being wasted.