The NBA announced some changes and additions to its postseason trophy lineup, and two new pieces of hardware will be handed out after the conference finals this year. Those trophies are named after two of the best players in league history.
According to a press release from the NBA, an award called the Larry Bird Trophy will given to the MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals. The MVP of the Western Conference Finals will be the recipient of the Magic Johnson Trophy.
The Larry O’Brien Trophy, which is given to the NBA champion each year, has also undergone some changes. The NBA released a video showing how the new trophy was made.
The Bill Russell Trophy, given to the MVP of the NBA Finals, has a similar new look. Lastly, the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy is now called the Bob Cousy Trophy. The Western Conference Championship Trophy is named after Oscar Robertson.
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