Tatum wins Larry Bird Trophy for Eastern Conference finals MVP
Jayson Tatum claimed the Larry Bird Trophy, given to the Most Valuable Player of the Eastern Conference finals, following the Boston Celtics' series victory over the Miami Heat.
Cedric Maxwell presents Jayson Tatum with the FIRST EVER Larry Bird Trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference Finals MVP! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/OAbUQtJxOb
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2022
Tatum averaged 25 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 steals over seven games.
The 24-year-old becomes the first honoree of the trophy since the league announced it earlier in May. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry won the first Magic Johnson Trophy after averaging 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
Tatum and the Celtics will look to claim the franchise's first championship since 2008 against Curry and the Warriors. Game 1 is slated to tip off Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET at Chase Center.