The 1978 NBA Finals MVP was Wes Unseld of the Washington Bullets. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1979 NBA Finals MVP was Dennis Johnson of the Seattle SuperSonics. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1980 NBA Finals MVP was Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers. Verified against the official NBA list.
The 1981 NBA Finals MVP was Cedric Maxwell of the Boston Celtics. 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.
An editor's subjective ranking of the NBA's Finals MVPs (FMVP), weighed by FMVP count, dominance on the championship stage, and historical significance.
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.
The 1983 NBA Finals MVP was Moses Malone of the Philadelphia 76ers. Verified against the official NBA list.
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.
The 1986 NBA Finals MVP was Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics. Verified against the official NBA list.