The 1984 NBA MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1984 NBA Finals MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
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.
In 1984-85 the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-2 in revenge. The 38-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar averaged 25.7 and won Finals MVP, the oldest ever.