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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The 1969 NBA Finals MVP was Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
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.