Yeah I was a bit shocked when I pulled up all of this data. Originally I was looking at short PG's leading teams to titles, which is rare as well. But guys in their mid 30's just haven't lead teams to win titles. Dame will be as old this season as when Jordan won the 5th of his 6 titles. Kobe won his last 5th ring at the age Dame was when CJ was still on the Blazers two years ago. Dirk won his only ring late in his career, but he was younger than Dame is today. Even Duncan who is the beacon of longevity won four of his five rings 3 years prior to Dame's upcoming season. The one ring Duncan won that would be in Dame's future was at the age of 37 with a 62 win deep Spurs team that had Kawhi as MVP, Manu, and Parker. I don't see any path to the Blazers providing that help. To all of those who are saying the Blazers need to go all in now to try and win titles with Dame still in his prime - I think it might be far too late. Blame Olshey or whoever you wish - but those actions needed to happen 5+ years ago. History shows players this old that are even MVPs can't lead teams to titles. Dame has never quite been at that MVP level either.
This is a compelling argument. But my only counter is... Steph won at age 33 and Dame's game is probably the closest facismile to Curry's. And he did all this in the current era. Granted we obviously dont have the institutional knowhow on how to win that GS does, but my point remains.
