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The NBA introduced a new award Tuesday called the NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
The Michael Jordan Award features a 23.6-inch bronze silhouette of His Airness and has been renamed the NBA Most Valuable Player. As a nod to Jordan's number during his playing career, the trophy weighs in at 23.6 pounds.
NBA @NBAIntroducing six new trophies for the Kia Performance Award Winners, honoring NBA Legends Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, Michael Jordan, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Jerry West, designed by Victor Solomon.
Chicago Bulls @chicagobullsThe Michael Jordan Trophy πThe NBA's MVP will now be awarded with The Michael Jordan Trophy, bearing the name of the greatest player of all time.
MJ was a 5x MVP in his career π pic.twitter.com/D16mCU2Uez
Some of the greatest and most impactful players in the history of the NBA are celebrated in the NBA's new trophy collection. We honor the legends who embody these prestigious awards as we recognize the league's top performers.
The redesign of those trophies features five other NBA legends as well.
Houston Rockets @HoustonRocketsThe NBA announced that the Defensive Player of the Year award has been renamed The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy! An honor of eternity.
Congrats, Dream! π pic.twitter.com/T4So2YHQVk
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