The 2010 title was revenge on Boston—Kobe closed the 2008 loop without a word, only defense.
A 6-of-23 Game 7, yet the FMVP—voters rewarded Kobe’s 15 boards and defense, not his shooting.
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Gasol shot 60%, yet the FMVP went to Kobe—because his gravity created those open looks. “Can’t-win-without-you.”
Inthe1972Finals,WiltChamberlaindefineddominantperformanceinhisownway.Thedeep-roo
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In 2014 the Spurs beat Miami 4-1; Kawhi’s defense on LeBron won him the FMVP at just 22.