Following the surprise signing of Derrick Rose to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a minimum deal, his new team will have another key player who can play a crucial role for them throughout next season. Furthermore, his addition bolsters the existing talent centered on the Cavs and Golden State Warriors‘ respective lineups.

With the 28-year-old Memphis product being the MVP in 2011, the two finalists the past three years have all the winners of the NBA's highest individual honor from 2009 to 2016.

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While it can be said that the abundance of hardware gives both teams a distinct advantage to win their conferences, it goes to show how committed their front offices are to winning and making money not much of an issue. And even if Kevin Durant may have given the Dubs a discount, their team's culture also played a huge role in making him leave money on the table to keep their core intact.

This offseason, a number of teams have made moves to improve their lineups that could give the Cavaliers and Warriors a run for their money. But with their experience and the individual brilliance of the former MVPs, they are still widely considered the favorites to once again meet in the Finals.