Which MVP will have the better performance? Curry or LeBron?

Marcelo Nogueira, NBA.com/Argentina: LeBron's going to have to be at his very best (and will), because his supporting cast isn't quite what Curry's is. He's my candidate for MVP.

David Chinellato, NBA.com/Italy: I'd say LeBron, because he's one man against the best team in the league.

Payal Doshi, NBA Canada: LeBron.

Orr Ziv, NBA.com/Israel: I think both Curry and LeBron are going to play their tails off, as James put it, and deciding who's better will be strictly subjective. For novelty reasons, I think Chef Curry gets the nod, although I think LeBron's performance will go further toward dictating the outcome of the series.

Kay Huang, NBA.com/Taiwan: It's really hard to choose one. But we'll go with Stephen Curry. Because the Warriors have better defense, and Andre Iguodala will guard LeBron James.

Ole Frerks, NBA.com/Germany: If the Cavs are going to have a chance, I think LeBron has to have the better performance, because the Warriors are a lot deeper. Unfortunately for him, the Dubs have a lot of defenders who can get a couple of reps against him, whereas Cleveland almost has to stick Shumpert on Curry for the entire time. I think the long rest will help LeBron to regroup and have a terrific series, but Curry should be able to get his, too. It would still surprise me if LeBron doesn't have the higher points, rebounds and assists totals at the end of the series.

Stefanos Triantafyllos, NBA.com/Greece: LeBron. As the going gets tough... you know the rest.

Angus Crawford, NBA.com/Australia: Steph Curry. The Larry O'Brien Trophy is ripe for the plucking, and Curry's season has built toward this very moment.

Simon Legg, NBA.com/Australia: I think LeBron will have the better individual series, but Curry's Warriors will be more successful.

Emir Prasetyo, NBA Indonesia: Curry! We'll definitely see an exciting and fun-to-watch performance by this year's MVP!

Akshay Manwani, NBA.com/India: LeBron James will have the better performance, but that doesn't mean that the Cavs win.

Dino Maragay, NBA Philippines: LeBron James. He has been and will always be the more complete, all-around player.

Denison Dalupang, NBA Philippines: I pick LeBron James. Simply because of his four years of Finals experience.

Rubens Borges, NBA.com/Brasil: Curry. While LeBron is still an amazing player he hasn't been anywhere near as efficient as he's used to and Warriors have a bunch of defenders to throw at him. Curry will face Kyrie Irving a lot, since I doubt Blatt will hide him on Klay Thompson.

Daniel Ancheyta, NBA.com/Mexico: That´s a tough one. I think Curry. So far a tremendous season and he is very motivated.

Guillermo Garcia, NBA.com/Mexico: I believe that it'll be LeBron. He's going to lift up his whole team, and finish with more and better statistics.

Cyrus Rogers, NBA.com/Africa: I have to go with Curry here. Only because he's not as drained. LeBron's had to carry his team a few too many times. But the Cavs have a strong all-around team.

Arnaldo Neto, NBA.com/Brasil: LeBron. Experience makes a difference, mostly in the Finals.

What's one crazy prediction for the series?

Marcelo Nogueira, NBA.com/Argentina: Same as my crazy prediction! Cleveland's going to take it, 4-1.

Davide Chinellato, NBA.com/Italy: LeBron will shoot worse than 17.6 percent from 3 (It's already incredible that that's actually his 3p% in the 2015 Playoffs…)

Payal Doshi, NBA Canada: Riley coming to the podium every time Warriors win

Orr Ziv: I don't know how crazy is it, but I feel like that by the end of the series, Steve Kerr will insert Andre Iguodala into the starting five.

Ole Frerks, NBA.com/Germany: There will be one game in which both Curry and LeBron score 40+. There will also be one game where Kyrie Irving and J.R. Smith combine for 12+ made threes. And we might have some debates whether LeBron should wear his headband or not...

Stefanos Triantafyllos, NBA.com/Greece: Crazy prediction? Isn't Warriors vs Cavs crazy enough?

Angus Crawford, NBA.com/Australia: Tristan Thompson will haul in 20+ rebounds in a game.

Simon Legg, NBA.com/Australia: The Splash Brothers will shoot under 40 percent (combined) from 3-point land. That might not be crazy enough!

Emir Prasetyo, NBA Indonesia: This is not a crazy prediction, but when the Warriors meet the Cavaliers, we'll see a great battle. It's written in the history books. It's just facts.

Akshay Manwani, NBA.com/India: LeBron James will average a triple double in these Finals.

Dino Maragay, NBA Philippines: J.R. Smith winning the Finals MVP Award. What could be crazier than that? (laughs)

Denison Dalupang, NBA Philippines: Steph and LeBron firing for 50 points, each, in a game.

Rubens Borges, NBA.com/Brasil: Tristan Thompson will have a bigger impact than Kyrie Irving. Hey, you asked for crazy, you got the craziest. But stay with me. Thompson was a offensive rebounding machine in the East Finals. Alone, he kept possessions alive. When Golden State Olays small ball he will be able to have a huge impact. Kyrie, on the other hand, will have his hands full with Curry.

Daniel Ancheyta, NBA.com/Mexico: Cleveland 4-0

Thiago Anselmo, NBA.com/Brasil: The craziest to me... after 3 OT, Warriors are down by 3 points and have the last possession... Curry shoots at 3 and is fouled. He hits the FT and Warriors wins by 1PT lead. To win the NBA Finals. Hey, you asked for a crazy prediction!

Cyrus Rogers, NBA.com/Africa: Curry scores 50 in game 2.

Arnaldo Neto, NBA.com/Brasil: Shumpert will win the matchup against Klay Thompson.

What's your prediction for the series? Who's going to win, how many games?

Marcelo Nogueira, NBA.com/Argentina: Cleveland, 4-1.

Davide Chinellato, NBA.com/Italy: My money is on the Warriors, but it depends on Irving's knee. 4-1 Golden State if he isn't 100%, 4-2 if he can be a factor

Payal Doshi, NBA Canada: Warriors in 7.

Orr Ziv, NBA.com/Israel: I had the Warriors over the Cavs in six before the Playoffs began, so I'll have to stand by my pick. But the defensive transformation of Cleveland in recent weeks has me second guessing myself.

Kay Huang, NBA.com/Taiwan: The Warriors will win (4-3).

Ole Frerks, NBA.com/Germany: Warriors in 7. I think this is going to be a fascinating series and it should be a lot closer than people expected just a few weeks ago. The homecourt advantage and the depth of the Warriors should be important factors, so I'm going with the Dubs. This whole year just kind of feels like it belongs to them and, of course, Riley Curry.

Stefanos Triantafyllos, NBA.com/Greece: The Cavs. In 6

Angus Crawford, NBA.com/Australia: Warriors in 6.

Simon Legg, NBA.com/Australia: Going for the Warriors in 6.

Emir Prasetyo, NBA Indonesia: Golden State winning the championships for the first time since 1975. Golden State in 5

Akshay Manwani, NBA.com/India: The Warriors win this in six games.

Dino Maragay, NBA Philippines: Cavaliers in six games.

Denison Dalupang, NBA Philippines: The Cavaliers in seven grueling games.

Rubens Borges, NBA.com/Brasil: Warriors in six. Cavs will have trouble hiding Kyrie on defense, and Golden State can slow LeBron down by committee.

Daniel Ancheyta, NBA.com/Mexico: Golden State 4-2 or 4-3

Thiago Anselmo, NBA.com/Brasil: Warriors will be crowned Champion in 6 games, winning the last game in Cavs' house.

Cyrus Rogers, NBA.com/Africa: Very tough to call. I love Steph Curry and Golden State but LeBron can do it all. If the Warriors shooters don't light up, then Cavs in 6.

Arnaldo Neto, NBA.com/Brasil: Cavs in 6. Can't remember the last time a LeBron team didn't steal home court. I'll stick to that.