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The 10 pages that link to NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, each with the reason it gives.

• NBA Most Valuable Player AwardCompared with: It rewards playoff performance in the Finals rather than regular-season play.

• Bill RussellRelated: The award was renamed for Russell in 2009, decades after he retired.

• NBA championshipCompared with: The award recognizes an individual, while the championship belongs to a team.

• Tim DuncanRelated: Duncan won it three times, more than any other Spur.

• Jerry WestRelated: West remains the only player to win the award while playing for the losing team.

• Isiah ThomasRelated: Thomas won the award after leading Detroit to the 1990 championship.

• 1969 NBA FinalsRelated: The 1969 series introduced the award, given to Jerry West despite his team’s defeat.

• John HavlicekRelated: Havlicek won the award in 1968 and 1974.

• Dwyane WadeRelated: Wade received the award after leading Miami to its first title in 2006.

• Kevin DurantRelated: Durant won it twice, distinguishing his championship record from regular-season accolades.