5 key features of the new Michael Jordan trophy for the Kia NBA MVP

The Michael Jordan trophy is a new piece of hardware that will be given to the Most Valuable Player in the NBA, starting with the 2022-23 season. The basketball league decided to honor its best player, Michael Jordan, by naming the trophy after him. However, not only has the name of the reward changed, but the trophy also looks different.

This article will reveal five key features of the new Michael Jordan trophy that was revealed on Tuesday, December 13. The trophy looks incredible and has a lot of small details with different meanings.

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1) The Michael Jordan trophy weighs 23.6 pounds

The NBA put in a lot of work in designing the prestigious trophy for its best player. The new award looks astonishing and is 23.6 inches tall. In addition to this, it weighs 23.6 pounds, which is no coincidence.

Jordan wore the number 23 during his impressive basketball career (Image via Getty Images)

As many NBA fans are aware, Jordan wore the number 23 on his jersey during the best years of his successful professional career. He also won six championship rings, which is why his trophy is 23.6 inches tall and weighs that many pounds.

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2) The crystal ball on the trophy has a deeper meaning, too

One thing we have to appreciate about the trophy is the amount of details it has. Every single thing about it has meaning and is a reference to Jordan's illustrious career.

Jordan is a big part of basketball (Image via Getty Images)

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The crystal ball, which is located at the top of the MVP trophy, has 23 sides, and is another reference to MJ's jersey number.

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3) Jordan had a lot of MVP trophies

Only the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won more MVP trophies than Michael Jordan. The center won three awards with the Los Angeles Lakers and three with the Milwaukee Bucks as well.

Jordan won five MVP awards during his career (Image via Getty Images)

He is tied with Bill Russell for second place with five MVP trophies. This part of the shooting guard's career is reflected through the five-sided base of the new trophy.

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4) MJ's playing career lasted for 15 years

The Chicago Bulls legend spent 15 years in the prestigious basketball league. He played in the Windy City for 13 years, but also joined the Washington Wizards in the final two years of his career.

Jordan won six championships in 15 years (Image via Getty Images)

Besides having five sides, the base of the trophy is also angled at 15 degrees, indicating the length of his playing career.

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5) Nameplate is another reference to championships

The Michael Jordan trophy has another reference to the six championships the guard won during his astonishing career. His 6-0 record in the NBA Finals is incredible and deserves all the praise, which is why the league decided to include it in the nameplate of the trophy.

As you can see in the image above, the nameplay also has six sides, representing Jordan's championships.

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