Evidence

2022 Champions: Golden State Warriors

• Draymond Green (Elite Playmaker)

• Stephen Curry (Great Playmaker)

2021 Champions: Milwuakee Bucks

• Giannis Antetokumpo (Great Playmaker)

• Jru Holiday (Great Playmaker)

2020 Champions: Los Angeles Lakers

• LeBron James (Elite Playmaker)

2019 Champions: Toronto Raptors

• Kyle Lowry (Elite Playmaker)

2018 Champions: Golden State Warriors

• Draymond Green (Elite Playmaker)

• Steph Curry (Great Playmaker)

2017 Champions: Golden State Warriors

• Draymond Green (Elite Playmaker)

• Steph Curry (Great Playmaker)

2016 Champions: Cleveland Cavaliers

• LeBron James (Elite Playmaker)

2015 Champions: Golden State Warriors

• Draymond Green (Elite Playmaker)

• Steph Curry (Great Playmaker)

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I currently do not have access to the resources needed to continue looking further back, but once I do I will continue to add on to this list.

Even in this short time period, you can clearly see that every single NBA champion had at least 1 elite or great playmaker. I am confident that as I continue to go back, more evidence will be there that will prove my claim.