Are Elite PG’s Really Needed for Playoff Success and Championships?

Elite point guards are fun to watch because they can dictate the tempo of a game. With their ability to handle the basketball, drive to the hoop, shoot from the outside, and their solid defend.

Yet, is it a reality in the NBA that having an elite point guard isn't necessarily that beneficial for success in the playoffs?

Are role playing point guards the better fit for a team?  

In the last 10 years the Los Angeles Lakers have won four championships, the San Antonio Spurs three, along with the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Detroit Pistons. 

The starting point guards for those teams have been Derek Fisher, Tony Parker, Chauncey Billups, Jason Williams, and Rajon Rondo.
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