LeBron James is the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with three different franchises. This article breaks down each of his four title runs, the signature moments, and embeds highlights.
The 1982 NBA Finals MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
In 1999-00 the Lakers beat Indiana 4-2. Shaquille O’Neal averaged 38 points and 16.7 boards to win his first title and Finals MVP.
The 1983 NBA Finals MVP was Moses Malone of the Philadelphia 76ers. Verified against the official NBA list.
Traded to Toronto in 2018-19, Kawhi Leonard beat the injury-hit Warriors 4-2 for the franchise’s first title and was named Finals MVP.
In 2009-10, the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-3 in the Finals. Kobe Bryant scored 23 in Game 7 to avenge Boston and won his 5th title and 2nd Finals MVP.
In the 1990s Jordan led Chicago to two three-peats (1991-93, 1996-98), six Finals, six titles, with Pippen and Jackson creating the decade’s brightest team.
In the 1982 Finals the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2. Magic Johnson averaged 16.8 points and 10.5 assists to win his second straight Finals MVP.
The 1984 NBA Finals MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1985 NBA Finals MVP was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
In 2006-07 the Spurs swept Cleveland 4-0. Tony Parker averaged 24.5 points and won FMVP, becoming the first European-born 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.