The NBA Finals is a time when many basketball stars are able to cement their legacy. Those who perform the best on this grand stage win Most Valuable Player for the series. Many basketball legends over the years have been named NBA Finals MVP. These people are some of the most popular motivational speakers from the sports world, talking about topics like leadership and teamwork.
Basketball Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers Legend
When Earvin Johnson earned the nickname "Magic" in high school, one could say that it foreshadowed what was to come in his career. After a magical career at Michigan State University in which he led t
All-Star Forward for the Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard began his rookie year in the NBA as a 15th overall pick for the 2010-2011 season to the Indiana Pacers, but was traded to the San Antonio Spurs that same night. At the conclusion of the
NBA Legend
Over 15 NBA seasons, Michael Jordan built a brand around his legendary basketball career that is unmatched. Six times Jordan took the Chicago Bulls to the NBA Finals and six times he emerged a champi
Retired Three-Time NBA Champion for the Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history. Wade is the Miami Heat all-time leading scorer. The 13-time All-Star won three NBA titles. In 2006, he won NBA Finals MVP and carr
Hall Of Fame Guard for the Golden State Warriors
Rick Barry is a former player in both the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association. Rick was an All-American for the University of Miami where he was the star of the tea
Former NBA Finals MVP and Boston Celtics Broadcaster
Cedric Maxwell is a retired professional small forward for the NBA who is now in radio broadcasting. Maxwell attended the University of North Carolina, Charlotte where he was a star forward/center. In
Hall Of Fame Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
James Worthy is an NBA legend. Known as “Big Game James”, Worthy was a member of the 1982 North Carolina Tarheels team that captured the NCAA Championship. Upon earning Consensus First-Team All-Americ
Basketball Hall of Fame Player and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans
Joe Dumars played 14 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons from 1985 to 1999 after a standout collegiate career at McNeese State in which he averaged 25.8 points per game as a senior and finishe
Hall Of Fame Guard for the Detroit Pistons
Isiah Thomas is a retired professional point guard in the NBA. Thomas attended Indiana University where he played basketball for the Hoosiers. Bob Knight and Thomas did not see eye to eye, Thomas had
Hall Of Fame Center for the Houston Rockets
Hakeem Olajuwon is a retired NBA center, and is famous for his time spent with the Houston Rockets. Originally born in Nigeria, Olajuwon immigrated to the United States to play collegiate basketball f
Retired 14-Time NBA All-Star and Two-Time NBA MVP
Few can match Tim Duncan’s accomplishments in the NBA. He posted a resume that is second to none in regards to big men, with 14 All-Star selections to go along with 14 All-NBA honors, 8 All-Defensive
Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA Personality
Shaquille O’Neal played three years at LSU from 1989 to 1992 and averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. He was a national player of the year as a sophomore and a first-team All-American and
Head Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and Former NBA All-Star
Chauncey Billups, aka "Mr. Big Shot", earned this nickname for the countless clutch shots he made at the end of games throughout his 17 year NBA career. Following a standout career at the University o
Retired Six-Time NBA All-Star Point Guard
Prior to becoming one of the best in the NBA, Tony Parker began his career in his native France where he played for two years in the French Basketball League before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. He bec
Retired Ten-Time NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer
Paul Pierce was an NBA superstar who retired in 2017 and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. Pierce is widely known for his time with the Boston Celtics, as he was part of the Big Thre
Retired 14-Time All-Star and Dallas Mavericks Legend
During Nowitzki’s 21-year NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks he earned 14 All-Star selections and four All-NBA First Team selections to go with five All-NBA Second Team and three All-NBA Third Team
Four-Time NBA MVP and Three-Time NBA Champion
When looking for the best basketball player in the world, look no further than LeBron James. After being selected with the 1st overall pick in the 1st round of the 2003 NBA Draft by his hometown Cleve
Retired All-Star and Four-Time NBA Champion
Throughout his accomplished career, Andre Iguodala was known as one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Iguodala was a 2012 NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team pick. He has spli
The NBA Finals is a time when many basketball stars are able to cement their legacy. Those who perform the best on this grand stage win Most Valuable Player for the series. Many basketball legends over the years have been named NBA Finals MVP. These people are some of the most popular motivational speakers from the sports world, talking about topics like leadership and teamwork.
Basketball Hall of Fame Player and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans
Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer and Inside the NBA Personality
Head Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and Former NBA All-Star
Retired Ten-Time NBA All-Star and Basketball Hall of Famer
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