For that and his earlier efforts in the series, he was named the Finals MVP.

Duncan won the Finals MVP in 1999, 2003 and 2005.

He would be named the Finals MVP for the sixth time in his career.

After foundation of the Professional league, he won the Finals MVP in 1997-1998.

Afterwards, Jordan was named Finals MVP for the 5th time.

West was named the first-ever Finals MVP; this remains the only time that a member of the losing team has won the award.

The 1988 Finals MVP, however, missed one of two, leaving the Lakers short at 106-105.

She averaged 18.5 points and 9.8 rebounds in the series and was named Finals MVP.

Tanel was also named the Estonian finals MVP in 2012.

Bryant was named Finals MVP for the second year in a row, despite a 6-24 shooting performance in game seven.