James' performance in the finals is historic, averaging 40.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, 56% shooting, 40% three-point shooting, and it is an MVP-level performance in the finals in any year, even close to Jordan's existence.

However, the Heat lost.

This FMVP ended up going to the losing side, which is simply amazing.

In history, there was only one time when FMVP was given to the losing side, that is, in the 68~69 season, when Jerry West, the then "logo man", averaged 37.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the finals, G2 scored 53 points and 10 assists, and 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in the tie-break, and finally lost 2 points in the tie-break.

Because of the Thunder's strategy, James' statistics in this series are as good as they are, but the Heat are 1-4 in terms of big scores, and there is still a gap between the two teams at the level of "being able to lead the team to win".

And you must know that West was not long after the FMVP award came out, and it was particularly strange to receive the FMVP trophy as the loser.

So although there is no explicit rule, the FMVP has not been given to the losing side since then.

To put it more bluntly, this is the home court of the Thunder, the scene is full of Thunder fans, and James has also returned to the locker room, maybe he is taking a shower.

This is to shout back again, to win this award in front of the Thunder fans, not to mention embarrassing, the impact of this face on the image of the NBA is incalculable.

Stern didn't speak immediately, and the others at the scene thought it was going to make a big suspense, and everyone's eyes were on him.

That is, Stern, a 30-year-old fritter, can still smile calmly.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that this scene was about to collapse.

"Oh~" Stern showed a look of surprise, using this way to buy himself time.

But obviously, this does not make much sense, but rather raises the interest of the audience.

"The one who won the Most Valuable Player of the 2012~2013 Bill Russell Finals is ......," Stern finally spoke.

"James Harden."

When Harden's name was read out, there was a pause, followed by cheers.

The Thunder players also sent their blessings and cheers to Harden.

Durant was a little disappointed, but Harden also deserved to be the MVP, and he quickly congratulated Harden as well.

After announcing the results, Stern did not hand the envelope back to the staff, but put it directly into his pocket.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then had to admire Stern's courage.

Although the FMVP selection mechanism is relatively simple, and it is not said that it is announced by one vote, making this decision is likely to ruin Stern's own 30-year career as president.

But he chose it anyway.

Tang Tian turned his head to look at the media booth again, they looked at each other a few times, and then stretched out their hands to applaud Harden.

It's not that they're as smart as Stern, it's that the three of them were all close in the voting results.

James got 4 votes, Harden 3, Durant 2, and 1 Westbrook.

In other words, the difference is only 1 vote, and it is difficult to find out unless all 11 media outlets question the results and vote privately.

But it has to be said that Stern was bold.

And this, fuck up mechanics.

In his previous life, Tang Tian felt that the FMVP voting mechanism was really too sloppy, and it had not been improved, and now it seems that even if Stern retires soon, this mechanism will be changed to some extent.

Russell held the trophy and handed it to Harden.

Harden respectfully accepted the trophy with a respectful attitude, but the excitement in his eyes could not be hidden at all.

Perhaps before the pre-game start, absolutely no one would have thought that Harden, who played the sixth man most of the time, would finally win the FMVP trophy.

But he did it, got the sixth man and won the FMVP, which is unprecedented.

Harden kissed the trophy and then held it aloft.

“MVP！ MVP！ ”

The cheers at the scene were deafening.

Harden then turned around and hugged his teammates one by one, especially when he hugged Durant, and kept talking, and it was obvious that he was comforting Durant.

When he finished hugging, the reporter walked up to him.

"James, how are you feeling right now?" The reporter said and handed the microphone over.

"Whew! It's cool, I feel like I've ...... You know, I don't know what adjectives to use, but it's really cool. Harden couldn't hide his excitement on the inside, knowing that he was only 23 years old now, but he got the FMVP.

"I have to thank Mr. Clayton, Mr. Aubrey, all the management, my team-mates, the fans, the coaching staff for their support, you know, this award would not have been possible without any of them.

I also have to say that this trophy should also belong to Kevin, I think this award is not given to me because I was the best performer, but because they didn't expect me to play like this, and Kevin, he has always been the most consistent one in our team, Kevin, this is also your trophy. ”

Harden added Durant in his testimonial, which is a very emotionally intelligent approach.

Tang Tian suddenly felt that in his previous life, Harden could play step by step from Harden to the Rockets, in addition to his own efforts, this emotional intelligence must have helped a lot.

"I have extra thanks to the coach at the end." Harden finally looked at Tang Tian.

"I'm sorry, I used to doubt you, but I believe it, if it weren't for your training, your persuasion, everything you did for me, maybe I would still have learned how to play in this team, thank you, coach."

Harden's words come from the bottom of his heart, and what Harden has experienced and how he has changed along the way are all in the eyes of fans.

None of these words are flattery, but really from the heart.

Tang Tian smiled and gave Harden a thumbs up, then reached out to applaud him.

Tang Tian took the lead, and now the cheers and whistles of the audience also followed.

The MVP's shouts are endless.

The victory ceremony is over, but the excitement of the fans is no less than that for most of them, it will be a sleepless night.

The players held the championship trophy and prepared to go back to the locker room to continue their madness, Tang Tian greeted Stevens and Wharton, and then prepared to go to the locker room.

At this moment, Stern suddenly called out to him, and when he got closer, the old man lowered his voice and said with a smile: "Don, I know you saw it, keep this secret for me, okay?" ”

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then knew that Stern was referring to the FMVP selection, and he nodded with a smile.

"I don't want you to take the FMVP trophy back." He said with a smile, kind of agreeing to Stern.

Stern finally nodded, didn't say anything more, turned and smiled and greeted Russell.

[ps: The 16 added today is still the original reward of the Pest League, counting today's reward of the hammer old iron, I still owe 19 more]