After the championship award ceremony came the FMVP selection.
This result held even less suspense than the championship itself.
Leonard had averaged 28 points, 10 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game in the Finals, with a 50.1% Shooting Percentage and 39% from three-point range.
Not only were his numbers the best on the Spurs, they also surpassed Antetokounmpo's on the other side, making him the best player in the Finals.
When the final result was announced, Leonard received 9 of the 11 votes and was successfully named Finals MVP.
It was also the first time in his career that he had received this honor.
After receiving his first FMVP trophy, he also delivered his acceptance speech.
In his speech, he thanked many people, from his late father to his mother and sister, from team owner ccx to the coaching staff, teammates, and fans...
Like his big brother Tang Tian before him, he was incredibly humble after receiving the award.
At the end of his speech, however, he gave special thanks to one person.
"Finally, I think there is someone I should thank most of all. Someone who couldn't make it here but is still incredibly important—Tang."
When Tang Tian's name was spoken, the cheers in the arena reached a new peak.
Everyone knew about Leonard and Tang Tian's relationship, and Leonard thanking Tang Tian at the end of his speech showed just how much respect he had for him.
That line was also something many people had expected.
But what he said next came as a huge surprise to everyone.
"I thank him not only for the advice and help he gave me during my career, not only because he played the role of a mentor in my life, but also because it was his retirement