1. He Broke The NBA Finals Record For Diving On The Ground
An unusual statistic, but one which perfectly sums up Dellavedova's approach to the game, is the fact that he broke the NBA Finals record for diving on the floor in Game 3. The Australian hit the deck eight times in pursuit of loose balls, eager to gain possession for his team in a series which could be determined by such fine margins. In many ways, this is the perfect fact about Dellavedova. He's never going to break a points or assists record, given the lack of natural talent he possesses in relation to his teammates and opponents. However, nobody is questioning the fact that the Australian has shown more grit, desire and heart (as cliched as all three qualities may be) in this Finals series than anybody else on the court.
