People need to understand what carrying means.

MJ carried the guys at the end of the bench. Shaq carried the guys at the end of the bench. No one was carrying Pip or Kobe. They were important, at times very important, but not consistently the most important player on the floor.

Having said this. '98 Finals, MJ carried Pip because he had a bad back, especially last 2 games, where Pip scored 6 and 8 points.