Drafted41stin2014,Jokićwascaughtoncameralookingconfusedmid-snack,aclipnowforever
Kawhi’s 2014 game—a two-way wing who smothered LeBron—redefined the defensive Finals MVP.
The 2014 title was Kawhi’s hinge—from role player to the youngest Finals MVP of his generation.
A quiet 18 and 6 line hides it—Kawhi’s value was locking down LeBron on the league’s best team.
The 2014 crown was earned by obsession and work, not luck—the never-quit mindset voters honored with the MVP.
In 2014 the Spurs beat Miami 4-1; Kawhi’s defense on LeBron won him the FMVP at just 22.
OnNBADraftnightin2014,NikolaJokićwasnotcalleduntilthe41stoverallpick—the11thsele
In 2014-15, Andre Iguodala was inserted into the starting lineup to guard LeBron; Golden State beat Cleveland 4-2 for its first title in 40 years, and Iguodala surprisingly won Finals MVP.
In 2013-14, San Antonio’s flowing team basketball beat Miami 4-1 for its 5th title. At 23, Kawhi Leonard guarded James and scored steadily, earning his first Finals MVP.