Deku learned to rely on others during the Final War. Bakugo obtained a perfect victory alone against All For One. Deku's victory was fueled by friendship and support; Bakugo's had more advantages.
Especially the Origin Trio - Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki are the central parts of Deku's journey. But whenever these 3 are together, it tends to draw away the audience's focus from the stronger ...