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.
: Jordan's 41-point average revealed a scorer no defense could solve; his midrange arsenal became the Finals' defining image.
In 2014 the Spurs beat Miami 4-1; Kawhi’s defense on LeBron won him the FMVP at just 22.
With stunning length, explosiveness and the Euro-step, Antetokounmpo bulldozes from the perimeter to the rim. Improving defense makes him the era’s most dominant forward.