In 2025 he passed Jordan to second on the all-time scoring list; Durant wrote the Reaper's durability legend with 30,000+ career points.
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.
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.
1997-98 was the final season of the Bulls core; locker-room strife and pending deals hung over them. After the title Jordan retired, ending an era.
After entering in 1984 as a scoring champ, Jordan spent years missing the Finals; Jackson’s triangle and Pippen’s rise turned him from hero to core, fulfilled in 1991.
In 1995-96, after returning, Jordan played a full season; the Bulls went 72-10 and beat Seattle 4-2. Jordan took his first post-comeback title and 4th FMVP.
James Worthy played at North Carolina alongside Jordan, won the 1982 NCAA title, then was drafted first overall by the Lakers, launching the Showtime era.
The 1988 NBA MVP was Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. Verified against the official NBA list.
Michael Jordan was known for the unguardable fadeaway and calm in the final possession; 9-time All-Defensive, the two-way GOAT.