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The Kentucky Basketball alumni team that could win the NBA Finals Championship

By Frank Spencer

May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; A general view of Rupp Arena during the game with the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans. Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s a common question. Can a team of Kentucky Basketball alumni actually win an NBA Championship?

It’s hard to believe that a team of players from one single school would even have a chance at winning an NBA Title. If one school could do it, it would be players from the Kentucky Basketball program.

Who would the starting five be? Who would be the reserves? John Calipari would obviously be the coach. The biggest question is whether or not a team of players that went to school at Kentucky and are currently in the NBA could win a title if they were on the same team.

We’re going to take a look at the situation and stake our claim that a team made up of Kentucky Basketball alumni can go on to compete and possibly win an NBA Finals championship.

Let’s begin with the starting five.

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