As someone who grew up on the Brooklyn courts and studied sports storytelling at CUNY, I’ve seen how myths get built around legends. This isn’t about disrespecting Kobe — it’s about truth. The Lakers’ three-peat wasn’t destiny. It was chaos, luck, and one hell of a run. Could McGrady have done it? Maybe. But let’s not rewrite history with wishful thinking. Real talk on legacy, pressure, and why 'what if' stories rarely hold up under data.