These NBA rivalries would have been all-time

NBA rivalries have always been a key part of the league’s excitement, but some matchups had the potential to be all-time greats if circumstances were different. Here are a few rivalries that could have reached legendary status:

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LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant: Fans never got the epic Finals showdown between these two generational talents. With both dominating their eras, a LeBron-Kobe rivalry on the biggest stage could have defined a decade of basketball.

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These potential rivalries, had they played out more consistently, might have left an even deeper mark on NBA history.

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