The 1985 NBA MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1986 NBA MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1986 NBA Finals MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
In year one of Boston’s Big Three, the Celtics beat the Lakers 4-2. Paul Pierce won Finals MVP, capping a decade in green.
Maxwell’s nickname "Cornbread" came from a college anecdote. After retiring he stayed with the Celtics as a broadcaster and community figure, becoming part of Boston’s culture.