The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors trilogy is upon us as the two teams are set to face each other for third straight year in the NBA Finals. This year could end up being the best and most hyped one yet.
With how both teams easily dominated the playoffs and how it will be the first time in NBA history that two teams will face each other in the Finals for the third straight year, many are asking if the league lacks parity.
LeBron James is in his seventh straight Finals, which has led to many saying the Eastern Conference is weak. Kevin Durant leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State to create a stacked team also adds to the narrative of the league lacking parity.
However—based off the numbers below—if the NBA lacks parity, then so does the rest of the major North American pro sports leagues:
These numbers have me like:
What do you think? Does the NBA lack parity?