Who is the only player to win NBA Finals MVP despite playing for the LOSING team?

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Who is the better defender, rebounder and more intimidating, dennis rodman or ben wallace?

Jerry West of the LA Lakers in 1969. In the 7th game played in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost 108-106, with Jerry West finishing the game with 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. For winning the NBA Finals MVP, West was awarded a new car. The car was green. (By the way, 1969 was the first year the league started naming a Finals MVP).
Following is an excerpt from the book, The Golden Game:
The Celtics went to the Los Angeles locker room immediately after the game. First, Russell took West's hand and held it silently. Then Havlicek professed, "Jerry, I love you."

What is Dr. Jerry Buss a doctor of?

Jerry West

Was there ever a team in the NBA Playoffs who didn't lose a post-season game until they got to the Finals.

JERRY WEST FOR THE LAKERS.

Did you know ....?

Jery West did back in 1969 when the Lakers lost to the Celtics

Who shoots the weirdest free throws in the NBA?

Jerry "Mr.Cluctch" West

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