If Ray Allen s 3-pointer in the century is not made, how many superstars fate will change

On June 19, the bottom corner three-pointer recorded in the last moment of the 6th Game 2014 NBA Finals not only saved the Miami Heat's championship hope, but also invisibly rewritten the career trajectory of many superstars. If the basketball deviates from the basket, the historical picture of the entire NBA will undergo a dramatic reconstruction - this three-pointer not only concerns the ownership of a championship trophy, but also affects the reshuffle of the league's power structure like a butterfly effect.

**LeBron James: The historical relegation from four-title legend to three-title stars**

If the Heat miss the championship in 2013, James will face the most serious doubts of his career. The finals failed for two consecutive years (losing the Mavericks in 2011 and the Spurs in 2013), and its "key battle with the soft-legged crab" label will be infinitely magnified. Although he can still maintain his historical status with the 2012 championship and the 2016 Cavaliers Miracle, the lack of the "back-to-back championship" bonus will completely lose suspense when compared with Jordan. The more profound impact lies in the decision in the summer of 2014 - without two consecutive championships as psychological support, James is very likely to give up his plan to return to Cleveland and instead seek to reorganize the Big Three with Wade and Bosh. In this way, the 1-3 reversal in 2016 will no longer exist, and the number of career champions may always be frozen in three, and the throne of the second-person in history may give way to Jabbar or the Magician.

**Tim Duncan: Six-Crown GOAT competitor**

If the Spurs win the championship in 2013, Duncan will hold six rings and two FMVPs (2003, 2013), and his position as "the best power forward in history" will be upgraded to "the legend of the top three levels of history". Especially considering that the Spurs still swept the Heat with team basketball in 2014, public opinion generally believes that Duncan can still lead two consecutive championships at the age of 37. This continuous peak performance will make him the most powerful GOAT discussion object besides Jordan and James. Popovich once admitted: "Losing the championship in 2013 is our biggest knot". If this knot is untied, the historical evaluation of the GDP combination will be raised overall - Parker may be among the top five point guards with his two consecutive championships, while Ginobili completely got rid of the "demon sword" label and became a recognized super giant.

**Dwyne Wade: The early curtain call of the triple-tall legend**

The 2013 loss of the championship will be devastating. A knee injury has seriously eroded its athletic ability. Without Ray Allen's life-long extension, the Heat's Big Three might have disintegrated in 2014. Referring to the real timeline, Wade's condition declined sharply after 2016. The "Flash" who lacks the support of the fourth championship will completely lose the capital to compare with Kobe, and his historical status may fall to the Iverson level. What's even more cruel is that the Heat management is very likely to give up this meritorious veteran in advance, resulting in the tragedy of his transition to the Bulls and Cavaliers in his later years being staged in advance.

**Kayey Leonard: The late dynasty succeeded**

As the 2014 FMVP, Leonard's rise was regarded as a sign of the handover of the Spurs' scepter. If the Spurs win the championship in 2013, he will hold two championships at the age of 22, and the league will include it in the future screen discussion sooner. But this may also have a counterproductive effect - premature honors may delay its decision to leave the team, resulting in a more intense conflict with the Spurs in 2018. Without the experience of winning the single-core championship in the Raptors period, Leonard's "playoff killer" will be greatly reduced.

**Chris Bosh and Ray Allen: The complete rewrite of the historical role**

Bosh will become a victim of the "failed experiment of the Big Three". His redemption drama of "key rebounds + assists Ray Allen" will be replaced by the infamous "soft egg inside". It was difficult to receive such a grand tribute when he retired due to a thrombosis in 2016. And Allen himself will go from "Century Three-pointer Creator" to an ordinary role player, and his qualification to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 may be questioned.

**The chain reaction of the alliance pattern**

The rise of the Warriors dynasty may be ahead of schedule - the Spurs' championship victory in 2013 will accelerate the GDP retirement process, causing the Western power vacuum to arrive early. Curry may not have to wait until 2015 to touch the O'Brien Cup. Durant's decision to join the Warriors in 2016 will be under greater pressure. If James remains with the Heat, KD's "submission to the enemy" will become more and more dazzling.

The most profound metaphor for this three-pointer is that the major turning point in NBA history is often between one goal. Ray Allen's 5.2-second move rewrites the career narrative of at least ten future Hall of Famers. As Pat Riley said: "Whether that ball goes in or not, the league will split into two parallel universes." In one of the universes, Duncan still holds the 2013 championship trophy tightly, while James's throne is always missing the most dazzling gem.