But what if the two swap careers? How would NBA history change? Would Steph and LeBron become the ultimate duo? Or would Kyrie and Kevin Durant bring a dynasty to the bay?

しかし、もし2人のキャリアが入れ替わったら？NBAの歴史はどう変わるだろうか？ステフとレブロンは究極のコンビになるだろうか？それともカイリーとケビン・デュラントがベイに王朝をもたらすだろうか？

Today, we're going to find out, as we're going all the way back to 2009, where Kyrie will be starting the first of his 15 seasons with the Warriors.

今日は、カイリーがウォリアーズで15シーズンのうちの最初のシーズンをスタートさせることになる2009年までさかのぼり、それを明らかにしよう。

A stark contrast from Steph, who'll be drafted to the Cavs in a couple years, before heading to Boston, Brooklyn, and Dallas down the line to link up with Kyrie's most iconic teammates. But for now, let's focus in on the Warriors and Kyrie's first year, where pretty quickly he'd live up to the hype. Cause in his first season with the team, he would immediately step in and average the most flashy 20 points per game you may ever see.

数年後にドラフトでキャブスに入団し、その後ボストン、ブルックリン、ダラスと、カイリーを象徴するチームメイトと一緒にプレーすることになるステフとは対照的だ。しかし、今はウォリアーズとカイリー1年目に注目しよう。入団1年目のシーズン、彼はすぐにチームに溶け込み、これまで見たこともないような派手な1試合平均20得点をマークした。

And with such a crazy display of skill, we'd already be seeing NBA history change as he'd be named Rookie of the Year. A feat that Steph wasn't able to accomplish in real life.

そして、これほどまでにクレイジーなスキルを見せつけた彼が新人王に選ばれることで、私たちはすでにNBAの歴史が変わるのを目の当たりにしていることだろう。ステフが現実には成し遂げられなかった偉業だ。

But where history will stay the same are the teammates around him. So as a result, despite Kyrie's individual dominance, the Warriors would only win a miserable 23 games on the year.

しかし、歴史が変わらないのは、彼を取り巻くチームメイトたちである。その結果、カイリーが個人で圧倒したにもかかわらず、ウォリアーズは年間23勝という惨めな成績に終わった。

And while in the future, he won't have to worry at all about having enough help, when we move on to 2011 for his second season, the Warriors as a whole wouldn't be much better, barely improving their win count to just 28. And that's not going to cut it at all. Cause if we open our eyes up to the rest of the league, we'd see LeBron head into LA and defeat Kobe to win the first title of his career. So keep that in the back of your mind as he'll be one of the most important competitors that Kyrie will face. But while we're on the topic of competitors, the main one that Kyrie's going to be compared to would be entering the NBA for the 2012 season.

将来的には、十分な助っ人がいることを心配する必要はまったくないだろうが、彼の2年目のシーズンである2011年に目を移すと、ウォリアーズ全体としてはあまり良くなっておらず、辛うじて勝利数を28に伸ばしただけだ。そして、それでは全く歯が立たない。なぜなら、他のリーグに目を向ければ、レブロンがLAに乗り込み、コービーを破ってキャリア初のタイトルを獲得するのが目に見えているからだ。彼はカイリーが直面する最も重要なライバルの一人となるのだから。しかし、ライバルという話題の一方で、カイリーが比較されることになる主なラ

So Steph Curry would be drafted number one to the Cavaliers, bringing a level of shooting the league has really never seen. And by the end of the year, you can say that DeChef had a very similar rookie campaign to Kyrie as he'd also be winning rookie of the year on a team far from postseason contention as the Cavs would only win 25 games. So clearly there's more work to be done. And he's probably a teammate away with that being said, though, we can't really say the same about Kyrie as he'd be averaging 26 points and six assists per game with plenty going to his brand new teammate,

ステファン・カリーはドラフト1位でキャバリアーズに入団し、リーグが見たこともないようなレベルのシュートを放つようになる。そしてその年の終わりには、デ・シェフもカイリーとよく似たルーキーキャンペーンを送ったと言える。キャブスは25勝しかできず、ポストシーズン争いからはほど遠いチームで新人王を獲得したのだから。だから、もっとやるべきことがあるのは明らかだ。とはいえ、カイリーが1試合平均26得点、6アシストを記録し、その多くを彼の新しいチームメイトに譲ることになるのだから、カイリーについては同じことは言えないだ

Klay Thompson, whose addition would be helpful to get Kyrie into the all-star game and the

クレイ・トンプソンが加われば、カイリーをオールスターゲームに出場させることができる。

Warriors into the playoffs where Kyrie and company would be heading into Oklahoma City for a battle with Russell Westbrook and his future teammate Kevin Durant. And despite the fact that it's a matchup between the second and seventh seeds, the underdog Warriors will put up more than a fight as with OKC taking game one, Kyrie will lead his squad to a win in game two. And when OKC bounced back on the road to win game three, number 30 will be right there to tie the series in game four. And even when OKC would win the next game to make it a three to two series, now on the brink of advancing, you guessed it, Kyrie would be able to carry his squad to a win in game six to tie up the series and force game seven. It all comes down to this. Katie and Russ are the clear favorites in the series while Kyrie's pulled off a miracle to even last this long. And if he's this good in only his third season, imagine how dominant he'll be when he finally reaches his prime. So with that in mind, the entire NBA world would have their eyes locked on Oklahoma City for game seven. With an upset on the horizon and a trip to the second round on the line, Kyrie would go out and unfortunately run out of steam as Russell Westbrook and most notably his future teammate Kevin Durant would be sending the Warriors home despite a heroic series and effort from Kyrie. But on the bright side, at least somebody will be getting revenge on his behalf as the Thunder, as good as they are, wouldn't even win the title with the championship going to Derrick Rose and his Bulls instead. So let that serve as a reminder that the NBA is as competitive as ever. And now entering the 2013 season, it's about to get even more so as sophomore

ラッセル・ウェストブルックと彼の未来のチームメイト、ケビン・デュラントとの戦いのため、カイリーたちはオクラホマシティに向かうことになる。第2シードと第7シードの対戦であるにもかかわらず、劣勢のウォリアーズはそれ以上の戦いを挑むだろう。第1戦はOKCが先取し、第2戦はカイリーがチームを勝利に導くだろう。そして、OKCがアウェーで反撃して第3戦に勝利すると、第4戦で背番号30が同点に追いつく。そして、OKCが次のゲームに勝ってシリーズを3対2とし、今まさに進出寸前となったときでも、ご想像の通り、カイリーが第6

Steph Curry would now come into his own as a 23 point scorer driven by his usual nightly barrage of threes. Sending what would otherwise be a horrible team into the playoffs for a matchup with the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony. Although his first taste of the postseason would be far from a walk in the park as he's going to have to claw his way out of a three to one deficit if he wants to prevent his incredible season from going down in flames. But before we see if he can make something out of nothing, Kyrie would be having a much different experience as his first round matchup with the Spurs would start off as a 2-0 lead only for his Warriors to drop the next four games just as quickly. As Kawhi Leonard would lead his San Antonio Spurs to a comeback to send Kyrie home in the first round again. And that would be extremely ironic because while we just saw him blow a lead, we'd actually see Steph turn his series around as little by little and three by three, he'd climb out of the three to one hole to win the series and move on to the second round just for him to be demolished by his next opponent. As he'd be sent home by Derrick Rose and the reigning champion Bulls. So as you can see, his season was also a roller coaster that ended in unspectacular fashion. But to close out the season, LeBron's Heat would actually send both the Bulls and the Spurs home to win another title. And it's coming at an interesting time as we're just one season away from both he and Steph playing together. And that's not to mention the other star Steph will be paired up with as he plays out Kyrie's career. But for now, let's move on to 2014 where we would strangely see history repeat itself. Because in the playoffs, Kyrie would again be up against the Spurs, resulting in a loss. And Steph would again be up against the Bulls, also resulting in a loss. So going forward, keep both D. Rose and Kawhi in the back of your minds as they've proven to be an issue for both our stars. However, for Steph in particular, it might not be too bad. As LeBron would win his third title with the Heat in his final season with the team, and he's about to beat teammates with Steph. Because entering 2015, the King would be making his return to Cleveland. And the rest of the NBA is in some serious trouble.

ステファン・カリーは、毎晩のように放つ3Pシュートで、23得点のスコアラーとして本領を発揮する。ニューヨーク・ニックスとカーメロ・アンソニーとの対戦のために、そうでなければ最悪のチームをプレーオフに送り込む。とはいえ、彼がポストシーズンを初めて経験するのは、公園を散歩するようなものにはほど遠く、3対1の劣勢から這い上がらなければならないだろう。スパーズとの第1ラウンドは、2-0とリードしてスタートするものの、ウォリアーズはあっという間に次の4試合を落としてしまう。カワイ・レナードがサンアントニオ・スパーズ

So just like that, the duo of LeBron and Steph would hit the court. And with each player's playstyle complimenting the others to a tee, it's no surprise that we would see the Cavs finish as the one seed with 64 wins. And when you really take a deep dive into their stats, it's really not a surprise it turned out this way. 26 points per game for LeBron, and about 25 and some change for Steph. Obviously, very good. But let's not forget about Kyrie, who'd be having the best season of the three. As he would outscore literally everyone with 32 points per game to not just win the scoring title, but also narrowly beat out the field to win his first MVP. It's pretty clear that the Golden State system is built for star guards to succeed. And when you combine it with fellow

レブロンとステフのコンビがコートに立つ。そして、それぞれのプレースタイルが他のプレーヤーを引き立てることで、キャブスが64勝を挙げ、第1シードとしてフィニッシュするのも不思議ではない。そして、彼らのスタッツを深く掘り下げてみると、このような結果になったのも本当に不思議ではない。レブロンが1試合26点、ステフが25点と少し。明らかに、とてもいい。しかし、3人の中で最高のシーズンを送っているであろうカイリーを忘れてはならない。彼は1試合32得点と文字通り誰をも圧倒し、得点王を獲得するだけでなく、僅差で野手を抑

Splash Bro, Klay Thompson, as well as Draymond Green's trademark intensity, we'd be primed for a finals between the Warriors and the Cavs. With one of these two legends in the making about to win their first championship. I would assume that we're going to see this matchup a couple times.

スプラッシュ・ブロ、クレイ・トンプソン、そしてドレイモンド・グリーンのトレードマークである激しさがあれば、ウォリアーズとキャブスのファイナルはすぐにでも実現するだろう。2人のレジェンドのどちらかが初優勝を成し遂げようとしているのだ。この対決は何度か見られることになるだろう。

And the first finals between these two powerhouses would be as expected, with each star scoring a high percentage of their team's points. Most notably, Kyrie, who'd average almost 38 to lead both teams in scoring. Only for it to be in vain, as the combined efforts of Steph and LeBron would lead the Cavs to a 2-0 lead. Setting the tone for the rest of the series and being a sign for what's to come. Because Kyrie would continue to go off leading all players in scoring, even winning Game 3 at home. But as far as stars go, he'd be outnumbered. As Akari Fleury would give the Cavs

そして、この2強による初の決勝戦は、それぞれのスターがチームの得点の高い割合を占めるという予想通りの展開となった。特にカイリーが平均38得点近くをあげ、両チームの得点王となった。ステフとレブロンの活躍もむなしく、キャブスが2-0とリードを広げる。ステフとレブロンの活躍もむなしく、キャブスは2-0とリードを許した。というのも、カイリーが全選手を得点でリードする快進撃を続け、ホームでの第3戦でも勝利を収めたからだ。しかし、スター選手としては劣勢だった。アカリ・フルーリーがキャブスに与えたように。

Game 4, and a LeBron masterclass would seal it in 5. Winning the two of their first championship to kick off the rivalry between these two teams. Without a doubt, the Cavs duo has lived up to the hype and there could be more titles on the way. But for Steph in particular, the celebration ends here. As LeBron would be named finals MVP, which would lead some NBA fans to believe that Steph's no more than a sidekick. And with Kyrie as the league MVP and top scorer of the finals, Steph will constantly have that shadow over his head until he leads the team to a title as the main guy.

第4戦、そしてレブロンのマスタークラスが第5戦で決着をつける。この2チームのライバル関係の幕開けとなる初優勝。間違いなく、キャブスのデュオは誇大広告に応えてきた。しかし、特にステフにとっては、祝杯はここで終わってしまう。レブロンがファイナルMVPに選ばれたことで、NBAファンの中には、ステフはただの相棒に過ぎないと考える人もいるだろう。そして、カイリーがリーグMVPとファイナル得点王に輝いたことで、ステフは主役としてチームをタイトルに導くまで、常にその影を背負うことになる。

But before we see if he does, let's move on to the 2016 season, and more specifically, let's go right back to the playoffs. As Kyrie would be bouncing back from his finals loss with a bang, first demolishing the Pelicans with Anthony Davis, and the Thunder, who have basically the same roster as when they eliminated him a few years ago. So right now with just one more opponent in his way of the finals, he's on pace to make his return and potentially win his first title.

しかしその前に、2016年シーズン、もっと具体的に言えばプレーオフに話を戻そう。アンソニー・デイビスを擁するペリカンズと、数年前にカイリーを敗退させた時と基本的に同じロースターを擁するサンダーを撃破したのだ。つまり、ファイナル進出を阻む対戦相手があと1つとなった今、彼は復帰を果たし、初のタイトルを獲得する可能性があるのだ。

But if he does make it to the finals, his opponent might not even be the Cavs.

しかし、もしファイナルに進出したとしても、対戦相手はキャブスではないかもしれない。

As the Chicago Bulls now fielding a duo of Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose would shock the entire

ジミー・バトラーとデリック・ローズのデュオを擁するシカゴ・ブルズは、全米に衝撃を与えるだろう。

NBA world by pushing the reigning champs to a 3-3 tie. And all of a sudden, we're heading to Game 7 and the unbeatable duo might actually be sent home. Golden State have had little to no problems in this playoffs, but can't say the same about Steph and LeBron. They might lose to the Bulls, who as a side note, have been really good in the Senate. And in that Game 7, which would take place in Cleveland, we would see our first instance of a game going down to the wire, as the Cavs would be down by four points with about a minute left to play. And it really couldn't have came at a worse time. LeBron and Steph will only be playing three years together, and we're already in year two. So the question is, will the Chicago Bulls continue to be a thorn in the Cavaliers side? Or will Steph and LeBron be able to make the comeback and keep their repeat dreams alive? Jimmy with the ball. Playoff Jimmy with the three. It's off. Rebounded by LeBron. Cleveland is running out of time. They're on the brink of losing in the second round. The pass down to Kevin Love. Taj Gibson with the defense. Doesn't matter. Here we go. D.

王者を3勝3敗のタイに追い込んだNBA界。そして突然、我々は第7戦に向かい、無敵のデュオは実際にホームに送られるかもしれない。ゴールデン・ステートはこのプレーオフでほとんど問題を起こしていないが、ステフとレブロンについては同じことは言えない。彼らはブルズに負けるかもしれない。そして、クリーブランドで行われることになる第7戦では、キャブスが残り1分で4点差まで詰め寄られるという、初の試合展開を見ることになる。しかも、これ以上悪いタイミングはない。レブロンとステフが一緒にプレーするのは3年間だけで、すでに2年

Rose driving left. Two spins. Stopped by Steph. Gets in the post. Made away. It's off. Good defense by Steph down the stretch. It's not over yet. 21 seconds left. LeBron with the ball. Sizing up

ローズが左へドライブ。スピン2回。ステフに止められる。ポストに入る。離される。外れる。ステフの好ディフェンス。まだ終わっていない。残り21秒。ボールを持ったレブロン。サイズアップ

Meritage. Gets the screen from Kevin Love. He's going to take a long two, and he smoked it. What just happened? He should have drove. I cannot believe what I am seeing. A massive upset. Derek

メリタージュケビン・ラブからスクリーンをゲット。ケビン・ラブからスクリーンを奪う。何が起こったんだ？彼はドライブすべきだった。信じられない。大逆転だ。デレク

Rose, the Chicago Bulls, Jimmy Butler, Al Gasol. They are pulling off one of the craziest upsets probably ever. Second free throw. D. Rose, it's good. But as bad as this situation may appear, the Cavs are only down by four. And considering that they're probably going for a three, they have by far the best man for the job. Tristan Thompson on the inbound. Hits Steph in the corner. Steph is going to drive left, and he runs over Taj Gibson with the charge. But as you can see, it wouldn't be so simple. And the Cavs' nightmare scenario would be coming true, as they'd be sent home by the Bulls, making it the third time such has happened since Steph joined the team. And with just one more season of himself playing with LeBron, you gotta wonder if the duo actually peaked in their first season, and if he really is just a sidekick. But in fairness to the Cavs, it might have just been the Bulls' year, as they'd eventually advance all the way to the NBA Finals, where they'd surprisingly not be up against the Warriors, who despite their really strong start to the playoffs, were actually sent home by the Spurs in the previous round. And in the end, those same Spurs would go on to win the championship. Just by swapping Stephen

ローズ、シカゴ・ブルズ、ジミー・バトラー、アル・ガソル。彼らはおそらく史上最もクレイジーな大逆転劇をやってのけた。フリースロー2本目。D.ローズ、いいぞ。しかし、この状況が悪く見えるかもしれないが、キャブスは4点差しかない。そして、おそらくスリーを狙っていることを考えると、彼らにはこの仕事に最適な男がいる。トリスタン・トンプソンがインバウンド。コーナーでステフにヒット。ステフは左にドライブしようとし、チャージでタージ・ギブソンを轢く。しかし見ての通り、そう簡単にはいかないだろう。そして、キャブスの悪夢のシ

Kyrie, NBA history looks completely different. With that being said though, it's time to enter 2017, where some things would stay the same. The Cavaliers' era is coming to an end, and a brand new one would be opening for the Warriors. As the disgruntled Kevin Durant would be heading to the bay, now making that four Hall of Famers on one team. Who'd finish with an NBA record, 73 wins on the year, to solidify themselves as the favorite to win the NBA title. Although at the same time, their opponent wouldn't be too far behind. The Cavs are back, fresh off a 68 win season, and with stars all around, it's pretty much as even as an NBA Finals could get. The Warriors would take the first two, protecting home court, followed by the Cavs, who'd do the exact same to tie it up. Leading the way for the Warriors to bounce back again, followed by the Cavs.

カイリー、NBAの歴史はまったく違って見える。とはいえ、2017年を迎えても変わらないものもある。キャバリアーズの時代は終わりを告げ、ウォリアーズの新しい時代が幕を開ける。不満を抱いていたケビン・デュラントがベイに向かうことで、1チームに4人の殿堂入り選手が誕生することになる。ウォリアーズはNBA記録となる年間73勝を挙げ、NBAタイトルの最有力候補となった。しかし同時に、その対戦相手もそう遠くはないだろう。キャブスは68勝のシーズンから戻ってきたばかりで、スター選手が勢ぞろいしているため、NBAファイナ

The 2017 Finals is going to Game 7, and it's the last time these two teams will match up against each other. And in set Game 7, we'd actually see the Golden State Duo get off to a scorching hot start. Only for the Cavs to make the comeback in the second half, shrinking the Warriors' lead, entering the final moments of the game, which can only mean one thing. 2.37 left, 1.13, 1.18, we're jumping in. And before we see who wins the title, as a reminder, Kyrie and KD don't have any championships at this point, while Steph and LeBron are looking for their second together.

2017年のファイナルは第7戦までもつれ込み、この2チームが対戦するのはこれが最後となる。そして第7戦では、ゴールデンステイト・デュオが灼熱のスタートを切った。ただ、キャブスが後半にカムバックを果たし、ウォリアーズのリードを縮めて試合終了の瞬間を迎えた。残り2.37、1.13、1.18、我々は飛び込む。そして、誰がタイトルを獲得するのかを見る前に、念のために言っておくと、カイリーとKDは現時点で優勝を経験しておらず、ステフとレブロンは2度目の優勝を目指している。

So keep that in mind as we see how this Game 7 ends, as we close the door on the Steph and

この第7戦がどのような結末を迎えるのか、そしてステフとステファニーの対戦がどのような形で幕を閉じるのか、このことを心に留めておいてほしい。

LeBron-Cleveland duo. We're two minutes away from crowning a champion, the pass over to Steph being guarded by Kyrie. Steph between the legs, sizing him up. The crossover, he crosses Kyrie with the reverse layup, or he finishes the play with the reverse layup. Absolutely insane by Steph at this point of the game. Here we go though, Kyrie with the ball trying to bounce back, simplifying it.

レブロンとクリーブランドのコンビ。チャンピオン戴冠まであと2分、ステフへのパスがカイリーにガードされる。ステフが股の間に入り、様子をうかがう。クロスオーバー、リバースレイアップでカイリーを交わすか、リバースレイアップでプレーを終える。この試合でのステフのプレーは正気とは思えない。ボールを持ったカイリーがバウンスバックし、プレーをシンプルにしている。

Steps into a two-pointer, it rolls off the rim. The rebound by Tristan Thompson, he passes it over to Steph right away, and Steph is going for the kill. Or maybe not, they're going to pass down to LeBron in the post. LeBron with the fadeaway over KD. Cleveland is storming all the way back.

トリスタン・トンプソンがリバウンドからステフにパス。トリスタン・トンプソンがリバウンドを取り、すぐにステフにパス。それともそうではなく、ポストのレブロンにパスダウンするつもりだろうか。KDをフェイダウェイで越えるレブロン。クリーブランドが一気に逆転。

Kyrie with the ball, Golden State really needs a bucket here. They clear out for him, he drives right on Steph. Steph can't stop him this time. We're right back to three, 1.13 left. LeBron bringing it up, guarded by KD, the new addition. LeBron right into a crowd of two, he draws a foul.

ボールを持ったカイリー、ゴールデンステートはどうしてもバケットが欲しい。カリーはステフにドライブ。今度はステフが止められない。残り1.13。レブロン、KDにガードされる。レブロン、2人の密集に飛び込みファウル。

Kevin Durant does not like the call. LeBron with the most important free throws of his career.

ケビン・デュラント、コールを嫌がる。キャリアで最も重要なフリースローを決めたレブロン。

First one is up, and it's in. And the second free throw to cut it down to one is going to roll in. He gets the bounce, there's a minute left. Kyrie's going to bring it up,

最初の1本が上がり、入る。そして2本目のフリースローが入る。バウンドして残り1分。カイリーが上げてくる、

Golden State, if they get a three here, they are in the driver's seat. Kyrie with the halfspin, over to Draymond, you know he's not about to shoot it. Over to Kyrie in the corner,

ゴールデンステイト、ここでスリーを決めれば主導権を握れる。カイリーがハーフスピン、ドレイモンドへ。コーナーでカイリーへ、

Zaza sets the screen. Kyrie with a pump fake, the fadeaway! It's a three-point game. So with the Cavs showing flashes, but ultimately still being down, who's going to take the final few shots? Will it be LeBron, further implying that Steph's a sidekick? Or will Chef Kyrie make an appearance out of this timeout to carry the Cavaliers to a comeback? Pass into Steph on the inbound, crosses over, over to LeBron, LeBron driving right, he smokes! Wow! He smoked the layup, very uncharacteristic for LeBron. Kyrie's going to go right to the basket, nobody stops him! Kyrie just went through the entire Cavs defense. So as you can see with that layup, he's given the Warriors a ton of momentum. And after one more signature play from his co-star a few possessions later, LeBron to the basket, blocked by Durant! Kyrie and Kevin Durant will be winning the first championship of both of their careers, sending Steph and LeBron home with just one title in their three years together. Everyone's going to have their own theory as to why they didn't win multiple, but the fact of the matter is Kyrie's Warriors are the team to beat. And if Steph's going to do it, it's going to be without LeBron. Dammit you was tired of being second fiddle in Cleveland and you no longer wanted to be LeBron James' teammate. Respond to those accusations. 2018 would be a huge year of change in the NBA. No longer are LeBron and Steph Kyrie the favorites in the

ザザがスクリーンをセット。カイリーがポンプフェイク、フェイダウェイ！3ポイントゲームだ。キャブスは光るものを見せているが、最終的にはまだ負けている。レブロンが、ステフが相棒であることをさらにほのめかすのだろうか？それともこのタイムアウトからシェフ・カイリーが登場し、キャバリアーズを逆転に導くのか？インバウンドでのステフへのパス、クロスオーバー、レブロンへ、レブロンは右へドライブ、彼はスモーク！すごい！レブロンらしくないレイアップだ。レブロンらしくないレイアップだ！カイリーがキャブスのディフェンス全員を抜き

Eastern Conference, as Steph would be heading over to the Boston Celtics after requesting a trade specifically to be the number one option. But while that's a daunting task, he won't have to do it alone. The Celtics are definitely built for a title as they have a plethora of solid players, including Jalen Brown and a rookie Jason Tatum, who would quickly show that he's well beyond the level of someone who's just 19 years old. But don't get it twisted. The hierarchy is set and Steph is without a doubt running the show. 32 points per game would be the total, and he's finishing as a runner up to the MVP. And with said loss for that award fueling him, as well as last year's loss in the finals even more so, he will lead the Celtics to an easy win over New York in the first round, an easier win over Detroit in the second, and he would be saving his best for Toronto in the Eastern Conference finals, capping off his advancement to the NBA finals with a sweep and history on the horizon. If he ever enters the conversation for greatest point card ever, it's starting right here. And for Steph, out of his entire career, the 2018 season will forever be his peak, as he'd be up against the Warriors in the finals again, where he will lead the Celtics to a win in the first two games. And while Kyrie's Warriors would fight back by taking two of their own, Steph will lead the charge in Game 5, but most importantly, Game 6, where he will lead a complete team effort to a resounding win over the Dubs in historic fashion, sealing the deal with plenty of time left on the clock. Game 6 is a blowout. It's 53 points.

イースタン・カンファレンスでは、ステフがボストン・セルティックスに移籍することになる。しかし、それは大変な仕事ではあるが、彼一人でやる必要はない。セルティックスには、ジャレン・ブラウンやルーキーのジェイソン・テイタムなど、19歳とは思えないほどの実力を持つ選手がたくさんいる。しかし、ひねくれてはいけない。ヒエラルキーは決まっており、ステフがショーを仕切っているのは間違いない。1試合あたり32得点は、MVPの次点としてフィニッシュしていることになる。そして、昨年のファイナルでの敗戦をさらに糧に、第1ラウンド

So in the end, Steph Curry's Celtics would be winning the championship in style. And while thanks to 2K, he would be nowhere to be found, as his team would raise the Larry O'Brien trophy without him, he'd be returning to hold the most important of all, his first finals MVP.

結局、ステファン・カリーが所属するセルティックスは、見事に優勝を勝ち取ることになった。そして、2Kのおかげで、彼なしでチームがラリー・オブライエントロフィーを掲げたため、彼の姿はどこにもなかったが、彼は最も重要な、自身初のファイナルMVPを手にするために戻ってきたのだ。

Doubters have been silenced, and he's officially out of LeBron's shaft.

疑心暗鬼は封印され、彼は正式にレブロンのシャフトから外れた。

But don't let Steph's most recent title fool you into believing that Kyrie isn't a legend himself.

しかし、ステフの直近のタイトルに惑わされることなく、カイリー自身がレジェンドではないことを信じてほしい。

As we enter 2019, he'd enter his 30s, and he'd be having arguably his best year yet, as while he's not walking away with an MVP, he's still averaging his usual 30 plus per game to win another scoring title, while on the other end, Steph Curry would not have a chance to repeat, as he'd be sent home by a very familiar former Chicago Bull yet again, and the 76ers.

2019年に入ると、彼は30代に突入し、MVPこそ逃したものの、いつものように1試合平均30本以上を記録し、再び得点王のタイトルを獲得するなど、間違いなくこれまでで最高の1年を過ごすことになるだろう。一方、ステファン・カリーは、非常になじみの深い元シカゴ・ブルズと76ersに再びホームに送り込まれることになり、リピートのチャンスはないだろう。

So in the end, Kyrie's Warriors would handle business, and defeat that same Sixers team in the finals to win yet another title. And while in real life, it was highly debated over if Steph or KD was the best player on the Warriors during this time, in this reality, it's firmly Kyrie, as he'd be winning his second finals MVP, which actually outnumbers Steph's real life total.

カイリーが率いるウォリアーズは、ファイナルであのシクサーズを破り、またしてもタイトルを獲得したのだ。現実の世界では、この時期のウォリアーズのベストプレーヤーはステフかKDかで大いに議論されたが、この現実では、2度目のファイナルMVPを獲得することになるカイリーが、現実のステフの通算MVP数を上回ることになる。

So in some ways, he's been even better. But with that being said, the dawn of a new decade is upon us, and the NBA will really never be the same. Steph Curry is heading to Brooklyn to pair up with Kevin Durant, the Warriors will fall into a slump without him, and the playoffs would be played out in the NBA bubble. But as you can see, the 2020 playoffs wouldn't be super notable in the stories of our two stars. So let's just keep it moving, and head on over to 2021, where Steph Curry and Kevin Durant would be joined by James Harden, and the Warriors would respond by giving Kyrie, Kelly Oubre. So clearly you can see where this season is going, and as a matter of fact, as we enter the modern day, NBA history is going to change a ton. Other older stars might not be winning any more titles, and well, for the future of the league, they might just have to wait. Cause Steph Curry's got two more stars to play with, and is staring down the most insane final act of his career. As with Harden and Durant by his side, the Brooklyn Nets would become one of the greatest teams ever, with each player averaging about 25 points each, which is unheard of for a three-man tandem. But their greatest achievement of all would be the team as a whole winning 72 games, finishing tied up for the NBA's second best record of all time. And while none of these three stars would be walking away as a league MVP, with it going out west instead,