The 2014 title was Kawhi’s hinge—from role player to the youngest Finals MVP of his generation.
A quiet 18 and 6 line hides it—Kawhi’s value was locking down LeBron on the league’s best team.
The 2014 crown was earned by obsession and work, not luck—the never-quit mindset voters honored with the MVP.
In 2014 the Spurs beat Miami 4-1; Kawhi’s defense on LeBron won him the FMVP at just 22.
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In the 50-game 1998-99 season, the Spurs beat New York 4-1. Tim Duncan averaged 27.4 points and 14 boards to win his first Finals MVP.
Duncan joined in 1997 with David Robinson to form the Twin Towers; in 1999 they won the first title together, the old Admiral as sidekick, Duncan as the load-bearer.
Chris Paul spent two decades writing the textbook on point guard play, yet the championship ring has eluded him. This is the story of a ringless legend.
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.