Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award Winners

Most Valuable Player Michael Jordan Trophy

The Most Valuable Player Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded to the player who is deemed to have been the most valuable to his team in the NBA Finals. The award was first given in 1969 and is named after Michael Jordan, who won the award a record six times. Other notable winners of the award include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan, and LeBron James.

Rookie of the Year Wilt Chamberlain Trophy

The Rookie of the Year Wilt Chamberlain Trophy is awarded to the player who is deemed to have been the best rookie in the NBA during the regular season. The award was first given in 1959 and is named after Wilt Chamberlain, who won the award twice in his first two seasons in the NBA. Other notable winners of the award include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Tim Duncan.

Defensive Player of the Year Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy

The Defensive Player of the Year Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy is awarded to the player who is deemed to have been the best defensive player in the NBA during the regular season. The award was first given in 1983 and is named after Hakeem Olajuwon, who won the award three times in his career. Other notable winners of the award include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard.