Kobe Bryant Two Consecutive Finals MVPs
Two-time NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010) with the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2009 and 2010, leading the Lakers to consecutive championships.
Quick Facts
- Seasons achieved
- 2008-09 and 2009-10
- Finals opponents
- Orlando Magic (2009), Boston Celtics (2010)
- Series results
- 4-1 vs. Orlando, 4-3 vs. Boston
- Career finals mvps
- 2 (Total)
- Historical context
- First Laker since Shaquille O'Neal to win consecutive titles
Lore & Background
After the Lakers lost the 2004 NBA Finals, Shaquille O'Neal was traded and Bryant became the franchise's centerpiece. He led the Lakers to consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010, and was named NBA Finals MVP both times.
Reader's Guide
Bryant won back-to-back Finals MVPs in 2009 and 2010. It does not provide any additional context about other players or regular-season records.
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