NBA Finals History: Year-By-Year Winner, MVP & Stats Since 2000

2021 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2021 NBA Finals?

The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals, defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games (4-2).

2021 NBA Finals MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2021 NBA Finals MVP.

2021 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Giannis Antetokounmpo (35.2 PPG)
Assist Leader: Jrue Holiday (9.3 APG)
Rebound Leader: Giannis Antetokounmpo (13.2 RPG)
Steals Leader: Jrue Holiday (2.2 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Giannis Antetokounmpo (1.8 BPG)

2020 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2020 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat in six games (4-2).

2020 NBA Finals MVP

LeBron James was named the 2020 NBA Finals MVP.

2020 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (29.8 PPG)
Assist Leader: Jimmy Butler (9.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: LeBron James (11.8 RPG)
Steals Leader: Jimmy Butler (2.2 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Anthony Davis (2.0 BPG)

2019 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2019 NBA Finals?

The Toronto Raptors won the 2019 NBA Finals, defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games (4-2).

2019 NBA Finals MVP

Kawhi Leonard was named the 2019 NBA Finals MVP.

2019 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Stephen Curry (30.5 PPG)
Assist Leader: Draymond Green (9.3 APG)
Rebound Leader: Draymond Green (10.8 RPG)
Steals Leader: Kawhi Leonard (2.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Serge Ibaka (1.7 BPG)

2018 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2018 NBA Finals?

The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games (4-0).

2018 NBA Finals MVP

Kevin Durant was named the 2018 NBA Finals MVP.

2018 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (34.0 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (10.0 APG)
Rebound Leader: Kevin Love (11.3RPG)
Steals Leader: Draymond Green (2.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Kevin Durant (2.3 BPG)

2017 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2017 NBA Finals?

The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games (4-1).

2017 NBA Finals MVP

Kevin Durant was named the 2017 NBA Finals MVP.

2017 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Kevin Durant (35.2 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (10.0 APG)
Rebound Leader: LeBron James (12.0 RPG)
Steals Leader: Stephen Curry/Kevin Love (2.2 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Kevin Durant (1.6 BPG)

2016 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2016 NBA Finals?

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Finals, defeating the Golden State Warriors in seven games (4-3).

2016 NBA Finals MVP

LeBron James was named the 2016 NBA Finals MVP.

2016 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (29.7 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (8.9 APG)
Rebound Leader: LeBron James (11.3 RPG)
Steals Leader: LeBron James (2.6 SPG)
Blocks Leader: LeBron James (2.3 BPG)

2015 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2015 NBA Finals?

The Golden State Warriors won the 2015 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games (4-2).

2015 NBA Finals MVP

Andre Iguodala was named the 2015 NBA Finals MVP.

2015 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (35.8 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (8.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: LeBron James (13.3 RPG)
Steals Leader: Kyrie Irving (4.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Kyrie Irving (2.0 BPG)

2014 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2014 NBA Finals?

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2014 NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat in five games (4-1).

2014 NBA Finals MVP

Kawhi Leonard was named the 2014 NBA Finals MVP.

2014 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (28.2 PPG)
Assist Leader: Boris Diaw (5.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: Tim Duncan (13.2 RPG)
Steals Leader: LeBron James/Danny Green (2.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Kawhi Leonard (1.2 BPG)

2013 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2013 NBA Finals?

The Miami Heat won the 2013 NBA Finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in seven games (4-3).

2013 NBA Finals MVP

LeBron James was named the 2013 NBA Finals MVP.

2013 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: LeBron James (25.3 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (7.0 APG)
Rebound Leader: Tim Duncan (12.1 RPG)
Steals Leader: LeBron James (2.3 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Chris Bosh/Danny Green (1.6 BPG)

2012 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2012 NBA Finals?

The Miami Heat won the 2012 NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games (4-1).

2012 NBA Finals MVP

LeBron James was named the 2012 NBA Finals MVP.

2012 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Kevin Durant (30.6 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (7.4 APG)
Rebound Leader: LeBron James (10.2 RPG)
Steals Leader: Mario Chalmers (1.8 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Serge Ibaka (2.0 BPG)

2011 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2011 NBA Finals?

The Dallas Mavericks won the 2011 NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat in six games (4-2).

2011 NBA Finals MVP

Dirk Nowitzki was named the 2011 NBA Finals MVP.

2011 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Dwyane Wade (26.5 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (6.8APG)
Rebound Leader: Dirk Nowitzki (9.7 RPG)
Steals Leader: LeBron James/Mario Chalmers (1.7 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Dwyane Wade (1.5 BPG)

2010 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2010 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2010 NBA Finals, defeating the Boston Celtics in six games (4-3).

2010 NBA Finals MVP

Kobe Bryant was named the 2010 NBA Finals MVP.

2010 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Kobe Bryant (28.6 PPG)
Assist Leader: Rajon Rondo (7.6 APG)
Rebound Leader: Pau Gasol (11.6 RPG)
Steals Leader: Kobe Bryant (2.1 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Pau Gasol (2.6 BPG)

2009 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2009 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2009 NBA Finals, defeating the Orlando Magic in five games (4-1).

2009 NBA Finals MVP

Kobe Bryant was named the 2009 NBA Finals MVP.

2009 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Kobe Bryant (32.4 PPG)
Assist Leader: Kobe Bryant (7.4APG)
Rebound Leader: Dwight Howard (15.2 RPG)
Steals Leader: Trevor Ariza (1.8 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Dwight Howard (4.0 BPG)

2008 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2008 NBA Finals?

The Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in six games (4-2).

2008 NBA Finals MVP

Paul Pierce was named the 2008 NBA Finals MVP.

2008 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Kobe Bryant (25.7 PPG)
Assist Leader: Rajon Rondo (6.7 APG)
Rebound Leader: Kevin Garnett (13.0 RPG)
Steals Leader: Kobe Bryant (2.7 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Kevin Garnett/Lamar Odom/Kendrick Perkins (1.0 BPG)

2007 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2007 NBA Finals?

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2007 NBA Finals, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games (4-0).

2007 NBA Finals MVP

Tony Parker was named the 2007 NBA Finals MVP.

2007 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Tony Parker (24.5 PPG)
Assist Leader: LeBron James (6.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: Tim Duncan (11.5 RPG)
Steals Leader: Daniel Gibson (1.5 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Tim Duncan (2.3 BPG)

2006 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2006 NBA Finals?

The Miami Heat won the 2006 NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in six games (4-2).

2006 NBA Finals MVP

Dwyane Wade was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP.

2006 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Dwyane Wade (34.7 PPG)
Assist Leader: Jason Williams (4.7 APG)
Rebound Leader: Dirk Nowitzki (10.8 RPG)
Steals Leader: Dwyane Wade (2.7 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Alonzo Mourning (1.5 BPG)

2005 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2005 NBA Finals?

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2005 NBA Finals, defeating the Detroit Pistons in seven games (4-3).

2005 NBA Finals MVP

Tim Duncan was named the 2005 NBA Finals MVP.

2005 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Tim Duncan (20.6 PPG)
Assist Leader: Chauncey Billups (6.3 APG)
Rebound Leader: Tim Duncan (14.1 RPG)
Steals Leader: Rasheed Wallace (2.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Ben Wallace (3.0 BPG)

2004 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2004 NBA Finals?

The Detroit Pistons won the 2004 NBA Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games (4-1).

2004 NBA Finals MVP

Chauncey Billups was named the 2004 NBA Finals MVP.

2004 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Shaquille O'Neal (26.6 PPG)
Assist Leader: Chauncey Billups (5.2 APG)
Rebound Leader: Ben Wallace (13.6 RPG)
Steals Leader: Tayshaun Prince/Kobe Bryant (1.8 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Rasheed Wallace (1.6 BPG)

2003 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2003 NBA Finals?

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2003 NBA Finals, defeating the New Jersey Nets in six games (4-2).

2003 NBA Finals MVP

Tim Duncan was named the 2003 NBA Finals MVP.

2003 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Tim Duncan (24.2 PPG)
Assist Leader: Jason Kidd (7.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: Tim Duncan (17.0 RPG)
Steals Leader: Manu Ginobili (2.2 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Tim Duncan (5.3 BPG)

2002 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2002 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2002 NBA Finals, defeating the New Jersey Nets in four games (4-0).

2002 NBA Finals MVP

Shaquille O'Neal was named the 2002 NBA Finals MVP.

2002 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Shaquille O'Neal (36.3 PPG)
Assist Leader: Jason Kidd (9.8 APG)
Rebound Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (12.3 RPG)
Steals Leader: Robert Horry (2.8 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (2.8 BPG)

2001 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2001 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2001 NBA Finals, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in five games (4-1).

2001 NBA Finals MVP

Shaquille O'Neal was named the 2001 NBA Finals MVP.

2001 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Allen Iverson (35.6 PPG)
Assist Leader: Aaron McKie/Eric Snow (6.0 APG)
Rebound Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (15.8 RPG)
Steals Leader: Raja Bell (2.0 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (3.4 BPG)

2000 NBA Finals

Who Won the 2000 NBA Finals?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2000 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers in six games (4-2).

2000 NBA Finals MVP

Shaquille O'Neal was named the 2000 NBA Finals MVP.

2000 NBA Finals Stats

Leading Scorer: Shaquille O'Neal (38.0 PPG)
Assist Leader: Mark Jackson (7.7 APG)
Rebound Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (16.7 RPG)
Steals Leader: Ron Harper (1.3 SPG)
Blocks Leader: Shaquille O'Neal (2.7 BPG)

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