LeBron James was the star of the most recent Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Skip to main content. Boydton ... Despite West's legendary performance, the Lakers fell to the Celtics in the 1969 NBA Finals.

Since 1969, the NBA has given the Finals MVP award to the player who stepped up to the bright lights the most, rewarding plenty of stars with another trophy to add to their collection.

Despite West's legendary performance, the Lakers fell to the Celtics in the 1969 NBA Finals. But West holds the record for most points scored in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.