Established in 1969, the FMVP's first winner Jerry West is the only loser-side recipient in history. Over half a century, Jordan's six crowns, LeBron's cross-team reign and Curry's 2022 dream define the Finals chronicle.
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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.