FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player) is the NBA award for the most valuable player of the Finals series, established in 1969 to honor the top contributor to a championship run.
Complete list of NBA Finals MVPs (1969–2026): Jordan leads with 6, LeBron has 4, Magic/Kobe/Shaq 3 each. This page aggregates win totals by player and team.
Established in 1969, the FMVP's first winner Jerry West is the only loser-side recipient in history. Over half a century, Jordan's six crowns, LeBron's cross-team reign and Curry's 2022 dream define the Finals chronicle.
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The 1969 NBA MVP was Wes Unseld of the Baltimore Bullets. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1969 NBA Finals MVP was Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
From Jerry West in 1969 to Jalen Brunson in 2026, this page lists every NBA Finals MVP (1969–2026) and spotlights the defining runs of Jordan, LeBron, Curry, Bird and more.
Born Lew Alcindor, Kareem won three NCAA titles at UCLA, was the 1969 top pick, later changed his name and joined the Lakers. A 20-year career brought six championships.