because being the second best player on a title team isnt a knock in and of itself

Joe Dumars was that. but Joe Dumars filled his role by being either the first or second best perimeter defender in the entire league, and whether one prefers Jordan or Dumars isnt even relevant because there was no one else in the convo.

Dumars also blazed 5x All Defense 1st teamer Michael Cooper for 27 ppg on the way to a Finals MVP.

he also never played on a team where he could do 16p/4r/2a in the Finals and they would win anyways. if Joe D wasnt peak Joe D in the postseason, those Pistons dont win any chips.

so theres levels to being the second best guy on a title team