MVP renamed in honor of Michael Jordan
2022.12.13 10:50
MVP renamed in honor of Michael Jordan
Budrigannews.com – The trophy given to the regular season MVP of the National Basketball Association has been renamed in honor of Michael Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever.
One of the six renamed trophies that the NBA unveiled on Tuesday is the bronze Michael Jordan Trophy. It depicts a player climbing out of a rock to grab a crystal basketball with 23 points, a nod to Jordan’s jersey number.
The six sides of the trophy’s namesake badge are a nod to Jordan’s six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, and the five sides of the base are to the five league Most Valuable Player awards he won during his Hall of Fame career.
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The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy for defensive player of the year, the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy for rookie of the year, the John Havlicek Trophy for sixth man of the year, and the George Mikan Trophy for most improved player are the other awards that have been renamed.
In a press release, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated, “Our new collection of trophies celebrates some of the greatest and most impactful players in the history of the NBA.”
