The Michael Jordan Trophy will now be used to recognize the most valuable player in the NBA.
It follows the naming of the All-Star Game MVP trophy after the late Kobe Bryant and is one of six newly created trophies named after NBA legends.
Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Jerry West are the other five ex-players.
Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, was a five-time MVP while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
He played for the Bulls for the majority of his 1984–present career, during which time he established himself as a global superstar and contributed to the NBA’s increased popularity.
The six fresh honours are:
- Michael Jordan Trophy: MVP
- Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy: Defensive Player of the Year
- Wilt Chamberlain Trophy: Rookie Of the Year
- Jerry West Trophy: Clutch Player of Year
- John Havlicek Trophy: Sixth Man of Year
- George Mikan Trophy: Most Improved Player of the Year
“Our new collection of trophies celebrates some of the greatest and most impactful players in the history of the NBA,” league commissioner Adam Silver said. “As we recognise the league’s top performers each season, we also pay tribute to the legends who embody these prestigious awards.”