Chapter 361: The Reign Before the Goodbye.
After all the interviews wrapped up, Adam Silver received the results of the Finals MVP voting.
Oddly enough, due to the timing of the ceremony, this was the first individual award handed out since the playoffs began.
Han Sen's Finals stats were staggering: 33.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 50.5% from the field and 39.2% from three.
Jokić averaged 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists with shooting splits of 49.6% FG and 31.5% from deep.
Wade chipped in with 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.2% from three.
No surprises—Han Sen won Finals MVP unanimously.
When Silver announced the results, the arena erupted with chants of Han's name. He accepted the Finals MVP trophy from Bill Russell once again. This was the fifth time Russell had presented Han with this honor, and with a playful grin, Russell held up five fingers—marking their shared history.
Time flies. What started as a casual promise between them had now spanned five seasons.
Once the cheers subsided, Han stepped forward for his acceptance speech.
"I'm glad you guys aren't chanting 'Emperor.'"
The crowd roared with laughter. Classic Han, always sharp with humor.