The award introduced to the NBA’s most useful participant is to be renamed the Michael Jordan Trophy.
It’s considered one of six newly designed trophies named after NBA legends and it follows the naming of the All-Star Sport MVP trophy after the late Kobe Bryant.
The 5 different former gamers are Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Jerry West.
Six-time NBA champion Jordan received the MVP award 5 instances whereas taking part in for the Chicago Bulls.
He spent most of his profession, which started in 1984, with the Bulls and have become a worldwide icon who helped elevate the NBA’s profile all over the world.
The six new awards are:
- Michael Jordan Trophy: MVP
- Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy: Defensive Participant of the Yr
- Wilt Chamberlain Trophy: Rookie Of the Yr
- Jerry West Trophy: Clutch Participant of Yr
- John Havlicek Trophy: Sixth Man of Yr
- George Mikan Trophy: Most Improved Participant of the Yr
“Our new assortment of trophies celebrates a few of the best and most impactful gamers within the historical past of the NBA,” league commissioner Adam Silver mentioned. “As we recognise the league’s high performers every season, we additionally pay tribute to the legends who embody these prestigious awards.”
The Jordan Trophy stands at 23.6 inches tall and weighs 23.6 kilos, in honour of Jordan’s jersey quantity 23 and his six titles. Its five-sided base represents Jordan’s 5 league MVPs.
