Leonard, who is only 22 years old, became the youngest Finals MVP since teammate Tim Duncan won the award in 1999, when he was the same age.
Aside from his defense on four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, Leonard stepped up in a big way on the other end, leading the Spurs with averages of 23.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in the last three games – all of them lopsided wins for San Antonio.
He finished with 22 point and 10 rebounds, both team-highs, as the Spurs clinched their fifth title in franchise history.
It was no surprise to the San Antonio fans, who serenaded Leonard with ‘MVP’ chants every time he was on the free throw line, even as early as the first quarter.
He was also the first Finals MVP that wasn’t an All-Star since Chauncey Billups in 2004.
source: interaksyon.com
