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Ray Allen, Kyrie Irving, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and the greatest shots in NBA Finals history

Editor's note: This story was originally published on April 8, 2020. Monday marks the seventh anniversary of Kyrie Irving's go-ahead shot in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals.

The NBA's grandest stage, the NBA Finals, has also produced some of the greatest shots in NBA history. We polled our experts on the top candidates from a pool of unforgettable moments, and four legendary baskets stood out above the rest.

Kyrie Irving: 2016 NBA Finals Game 7

As the game clock ticked down inside the final minute of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors were tied 89-89.