The 1969 NBA Finals MVP was Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1972 NBA Finals MVP was Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1976 NBA MVP was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1977 NBA MVP was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
James Worthy was known for rising to big moments, earning the nickname "Big Game James." He was the Lakers' fast-break finisher and one of the most reliable playoff scorers.
The 1980 NBA MVP was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1980 NBA Finals MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
In 1982 the Lakers ran a two-core system of Kareem and Magic, supported by Worthy and Nixon under Paul Westhead, building the repeat-champion roster.
In 2012 James adjusted: added muscle for post play and demanded the ball late. A series of clutch shows washed away the "soft in big moments" doubt—a psychological breakthrough.
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.
LeBron James is the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with three different franchises. This article breaks down each of his four title runs, the signature moments, and embeds highlights.
The 1982 NBA Finals MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.