Nikola Jokic wins NBA Finals MVP award as Nuggets defeat Heat ...
Jokic is the fifth internationally born Finals MVP
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Direct answer:
- The latest NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (as of the most recent completed Finals) is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who won the award in 2025 after Oklahoma City Thunder’s Finals run. This is consistent with the NBA announcing 2025 Finals MVP before the current season moves forward. For the precise Finals sequence and game-by-game performance, see the official NBA announcement and reputable outlets from June 2025.
Context and quick references:
- 2025 Finals MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, noted for leading his team to the title and earning the trophy. You can confirm via the NBA’s official post- Finals MVP release and major outlets reporting the result.
- Historical context: The Finals MVP award (Bill Russell Trophy) has been awarded annually since 1969, with a rotating set of winners in recent years; Jokic (2023) and Brown (2024) were recent winners prior to 2025. For a complete year-by-year list, ESPN maintains a comprehensive history page.
If you’d like, I can pull the exact game-by-game stats that clinched the 2025 Finals MVP and compare 2025 to prior winners in a concise table. I can also look up the latest updates from current outlets if you want confirmation from a specific source (NBA.com, ESPN, or credible news outlets).