Golden State star Stephen Curry was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals on Thursday after leading the Warriors to a 4-2 triumph over the Boston Celtics in the championship series.
Curry, a two-time regular-season MVP, captured his fourth title, but it marked the first time in seven Finals appearances that he captured one of the few accolades previously missing from his resume.
"I'm happy for everybody, but I'm thrilled for Steph," Kerr added of a player who in addition to two regular-season MVPs owned an All-Star MVP nod, two scoring titles and the all-time lead in three-pointers.Some were shocked when the 2015 Finals MVP went to Curry's teammate Andre Iguodala, who put in a sterling defensive effort against LeBron James.
This time, Curry was a unanimous selection as Finals MVP -- but when asked about it he said the championship was the most important thing, especially after years of uncertainty.