NBA's Most Valuable Player Trophies
Eastern Conference Finals MVP Larry Bird Trophy
The Larry Bird Trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference Finals MVP is named after former Boston Celtics NBA player Larry Bird. Bird is an 11-time All Star and 3-time NBA champion. The trophy was first awarded in 2004 to Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics.
Western Conference Finals MVP Earvin "Magic" Johnson Trophy
The Earvin "Magic" Johnson Trophy awarded to the Western Conference Finals MVP is named after former Los Angeles Lakers NBA player Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Johnson is a 12-time All Star and 5-time NBA champion. The trophy was first awarded in 2004 to Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Bill Russell Trophy
The Bill Russell Trophy awarded to the NBA Finals MVP is named after former Boston Celtics NBA player Bill Russell. Russell is an 11-time NBA champion and 12-time All Star. The trophy was first awarded in 2009 to Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.
2015 Playoff Leaders
Player | Points Per Game | Rebounds Per Game | Assists Per Game | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andre Iguodala | 163 | 58 | 40 | 2015 |
Kawhi Leonard | 178 | 64 | 20 | 2014 |
Andre Iguodala moved from a starter to a sixth man position during the start of the 2014-15 NBA regular season but later became the Finals MVP of the 2015 NBA Finals.
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