Making the playoffs is not the same as making or winning the Finals

[Walk on Water]

Just a reminder... The Lakers are like 3 games behind. But trying to chase the 8th spot is not the same as making the NBA Western Finals, let alone winning. Even with an injury. Remember, Goat chasers should have goat standards..

[jstern]

The bar has been lowered, so it is almost as winning the title. If the Lakers make the playoffs in the West then it's all the proof needed for some people for Lebron to be the GOAT.

Making the playoff in the west for Lebron has proven to be a bigger challenge than making it to the finals in the East. Because it is. And if he's overcoming a similar challenge, then it should be looked as though it's 9 straight Finals appearances.

Context.

[SouBeachTalents]

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[bigkingsfan]

Not making the finals is better than losing in it, so not making the playoffs is better than losing in it.

[Marchesk]

Russell > Horry > Curry