The individual conference final MVP trophies were introduced by the league in 2022. Warriors star Stephen Curry won the inaugural Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP in 2022. Nuggets star Nikola Jokić won the award in 2023, and former Mavericks guard Luka Dončić was named the winner of the award last year.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Announcement Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a breakout 2024-25 season that saw him earn his first NBA Most Valuable Player award and finish as the league’s scoring champion with 32.7 points per game.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with Magic Johnson West Conference Finals MVP trophy after defeating