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It may have been a long time since Bill Russell played or coached, but he's not forgotten. The NBA has announced that starting this year the finals MVP will receive the 'Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award'. Russell was a five-time NBA MVP and won 11 titles, but was never a playoff finals MVP. Ironically the first time it was awarded, in 1969, it was Russell's last title - and it was the only time the finals MVP went to a player on the losing team (Jerry West.)
Stern: MVP trophy now bears Bill Russell's name - NBA - SI.com
Stern: MVP trophy now bears Bill Russell's name - NBA - SI.com
David Stern said:"Who better to name this prestigious award for than one of the greatest players of all time and the ultimate champion,"