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NBA Most Valuable Player

70 winners in the database.

Most decorated

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6× Bill Russell 5× Michael Jordan 5× LeBron James 4× Wilt Chamberlain 4× Larry Bird 3× Magic Johnson 3× Moses Malone 3× Nikola Jokic 3×

All winners

WinnerTeamYear
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder 2024
Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets 2023
Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers 2022
Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets 2021
Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks 2018
James Harden Philadelphia 76ers 2017
Russell Westbrook Los Angeles Clippers 2016
Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 2015
Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 2014
Kevin Durant Phoenix Suns 2013
LeBron James Miami Heat 2012
LeBron James Miami Heat 2011
Derrick Rose Chicago Bulls 2010
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers 2009
LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers 2008
Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers 2007
Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks 2006
Steve Nash Phoenix Suns 2005
Steve Nash Phoenix Suns 2004
Kevin Garnett Minnesota Timberwolves 2003
Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs 2002
Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs 2001
Allen Iverson Philadelphia 76ers 2000
Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers 1999
Karl Malone Utah Jazz 1998
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1997
Karl Malone Utah Jazz 1996
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1995
David Robinson San Antonio Spurs 1994
Hakeem Olajuwon Houston Rockets 1993
Charles Barkley Philadelphia 76ers 1992
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1991
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1990
Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers 1989
Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers 1988
Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1987
Magic Johnson Los Angeles Lakers 1986
Larry Bird Boston Celtics 1985
Larry Bird Boston Celtics 1984
Larry Bird Boston Celtics 1983
Moses Malone Houston Rockets 1982
Moses Malone Houston Rockets 1981
Julius Erving Philadelphia 76ers 1980
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1979
Moses Malone Houston Rockets 1978
Bill Walton Portland Trail Blazers 1977
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1976
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1975
Bob McAdoo Los Angeles Clippers 1974
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1973
Dave Cowens Boston Celtics 1972
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1971
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers 1970
Willis Reed New York Knicks 1969
Wes Unseld Washington Wizards 1968
Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors 1967
Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors 1966
Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors 1965
Bill Russell Boston Celtics 1964
Oscar Robertson Sacramento Kings 1963
Bill Russell Boston Celtics 1962
Bill Russell Boston Celtics 1961
Bill Russell Boston Celtics 1960
Wilt Chamberlain Golden State Warriors 1959
Bob Pettit Atlanta Hawks 1958
Bill Russell Boston Celtics 1957
Bob Cousy Boston Celtics 1956
Bob Pettit Atlanta Hawks 1955