In tribute to the 2000 NBA Finals, here are the final minutes of overtime from game 4 of that series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers. Kobe Bryant began to emerge as a clutch performer here, scoring three crucial baskets to secure a 120-118 victory to take a 3 games to 1 lead en route to a six-game series win.

Yes, even the videos section has returned after a lengthy hiatus! For Elvin Hayes, it was nearly impossible to find a positive video, so I came as close as I can. I'm posting a video I have on Youtube that shows the CBS intro for game 1 of the 1975 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Bullets. Hayes is prominently featured in this intro positively, but the result wasn't as good; Golden State won the game 101-95 en route to a four-game sweep.

With Hakeem Olajuwon as the profilee today, the Zone showcases a clip from his first title team. This is NBC's intro to game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks. Houston won this game 90-84 to take their first-ever NBA title, with Olajuwon winning Finals MVP.

With Darryl Dawkins as today's profilee, it makes sense to show at least one of his rim-breaking dunks. You'll see one during this clip, which is the CBS intro to game one of the 1980 NBA Finals between Dawkins' Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Dawkins looks glorious here, the Lakers won this game 109-102 and eventually took the series in six games.

In honor of the 1980 NBA Finals, here are the final moments of game six between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. L.A. won the game 123-107 for their first NBA title of the Magic-Kareem era, with Magic securing Finals MVP with 42 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. It was the start of a new era in the NBA.

Here's a clip from game seven of the 1988 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons in honor of James Worthy. It comes from the end of the third period. The Lakers won 108-105 to win their second straight title, with Worthy having his best game in the NBA with 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his only career triple-double.

I'll post this clip autonomously to give a clue for the profilee later today. Hint: he plays in this game, which is CBS' intro for game 2 of the 1989 NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers. Note that Pat O'Brien fills in for Brent Musburger for this game (Brent was at the College World Series at the time). The Pistons won this game 108-105 en route to a series sweep. This is also another of my videos on Youtube, btu rest assured; this won't become just my vids!

Though it may not be pretty, there is one clip that defines today's profilee, Kevin McHale. Here it is; the infamous clothesline by McHale on Kurt Rambis during game 4 of the 1984 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Though things got really testy here, Boston had the last laugh; they won the game in overtime 129-125 en route to a seven-game series win.