The NBA renamed the MVP trophy after Michael Jordan on Tuesday, one of five trophies that was renamed. The league will also introduce the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.
The MVP trophy is just one of five trophies that has been renamed.
The NBA Defensive Player of the Year will be the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy; NBA Rookie of the Year will be the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy; Sixth Man of the Year will be called the John Havlicek Trophy; and the Most Improved Player of the Year will be the George Mikan Trophy. Lakers retiring Mikan’s No. 99 jersey"We are grateful that the NBA has recognized George’s career achievements with this honor," said Mike Mikan, son of George Mikan, #99, and the Mikan family.
Jerry West looks on before an NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 23, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.The league will also have a new award this season, with the NBA Clutch Player of the Year being named after Jerry West. "There are few greater thrills as a basketball player than coming through for your teammates and fans when they need it most," said West, special advisor for the LA Clippers. "This new trophy will be awarded to the player who best delivers in those moments."
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