Iguodala received seven of 11 votes from the media panel that selects the MVP . James received the other four votes.
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Iguodala’s defensive presence was felt in every game, but he also averaged better than 14 points per game and 20.3 points after being inserted into the starting lineup in the Finals. He is the first player to be the Finals MVP without starting a single game during the regular season. He scored a season-high 25 points Tuesday.
NBA Finals MVPs
2015: Andre Iguodala, G/F, Warriors 2014: Kawhi Leonard, F, Spurs 2013: LeBron James, F, Heat 2012: LeBron James, F, Heat 2011: Dirk Nowitzki, F, Mavericks 2010: Kobe Bryant, G, Lakers 2009: Kobe Bryant, G, Lakers 2008: Paul Pierce, F, Celtics 2007: Tony Parker, G, Spurs 2006: Dwyane Wade, G, Heat 2005: Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 2004: Chauncey Billups, G, Pistons 2003: Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 2002: Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 2001: Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 2000: Shaquille O’Neal, C, Lakers 1999: Tim Duncan, C, Spurs 1998: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1997: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1996: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1995: Hakeem Olajuwon, C, Rockets 1994: Hakeem Olajuwon, C, Rockets 1993: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1992: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1991: Michael Jordan, G, Bulls 1990: Isiah Thomas, G, Pistons 1989: Joe Dumars, G, Pistons 1988: James Worthy, F, Lakers 1987: Magic Johnson, G, Lakers 1986: Larry Bird, F, Celtics 1985: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, C, Lakers 1984: Larry Bird, F, Celtics 1983: Moses Malone, C, 76ers 1982: Magic Johnson, G, Lakers 1981: Cedric Maxwell, F, Celtics 1980: Magic Johnson, G, Lakers 1979: Dennis Johnson, G, SuperSonics 1978: Wes Unseld, C, Bullets 1977: Bill Walton, C, Trail Blazers 1976: Jo Jo White, G, Celtics 1975: Rick Barry, F, Warriors 1974: John Havlicek, F, Celtics 1973: Willis Reed, C, Knicks 1972: Wilt Chamberlain, C, Lakers 1971: Lew Alcindor, C, Bucks 1970: Willis Reed, C, Knicks 1969: Jerry West, G, Lakers
