Nuggets star Nikola Jokic named NBA Finals MVP - ESPN
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was named NBA Finals MVP after leading Denver to the NBA title over Miami.
www.espn.comI don’t have live access to current feeds in this moment, but here’s what the latest information indicates about the NBA Finals MVP up to 2025 and what to expect for 2026.
Direct answer
- The most recent NBA Finals MVP winner is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who claimed the award in 2025.[6][7]
- For 2024 and earlier, winners included Jaylen Brown (2024), Nikola Jokić (2023), and LeBron James (2020, with other multi-year winners in the surrounding era) according to historical records.[3][4]
Context and how the award works
- The Finals MVP is awarded to the top performer in the NBA Finals, chosen by a panel of media members; multiple players have won it multiple times, with LeBron James and Kevin Durant among those with multiple honors in different years.[4][3]
- Recent trends show a mix of international players and U.S. stars winning the award in consecutive and non-consecutive years, reflecting strong performances across teams in the Finals.[3][4]
What to expect for 2026
- As of my latest update, there’s no official 2026 Finals MVP winner announced yet. The winner will be the standout performer in the Finals series, with projections typically focusing on current star players from the teams that advance to the Finals.[8]
Key sources
- Historical list of Finals MVP winners and notable details.[3]
- 2023 Finals MVP coverage (Jokić) and context on the award’s history.[4]
- 2025 Finals MVP announcement (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) and related coverage.[6]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and provide a succinct post announcing the 2026 Finals MVP as soon as it’s confirmed, or pull together a quick comparison of the top candidates based on their playoff performance and team trajectory.