This this this this. You could see Clyde had every ounce of ability that MJ did. MJ would eat your soul and ask for seconds. He wouldn't let sick little kids beat him at horse (the way I remember it) Put Dame's mind in either body and you have an all time great.
That's why i said even a win would only inch Dame closer to Steph's level. But there's something to be said about taking out the #1 if you want the throne. If Dame ever does want to shift that narrative (or fact as of now), a win this series would be an unbelievable start