- Nikola Jokić was the 2024 NBA MVP.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has the most MVPs in NBA history, with six.
- Nine players have won three NBA MVP awards.
The league MVP is among the most prestigious and coveted individual awards in the NBA. Being named the best player in the NBA will surely earn a player superstar status and open more opportunities for him.
Furthermore, these players are also constant favourites in basketball betting when their NBA odds are posted at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
But who are the last 10 MVPs of the NBA? Find out below.
Who Are the Last 10 MVPs of the NBA?
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| 2023 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2022 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| 2021 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
| 2020 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2019 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2018 | James Harden | Houston Rockets |
| 2017 | Russell Westbrook | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2016 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
| 2015 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
Who Has the Most MVPs in NBA History?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for the most NBA MVPs, with six. He dominated the league during the 1970s with his unstoppable hook shot.
He won the award three times with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971, 1972, and 1974, then he replicated the same feat during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers with three more trophies in 1976, 1977, and 1980.
How Many NBA Players Have 3 MVPs?
Nine players in NBA history have won at least three MVPs throughout their careers: Abdul-Jabbar (6), Michael Jordan (5), Bill Russell (5), LeBron James (4), Wilt Chamberlain (4), Nikola Jokić (3), Larry Bird (3), Magic Johnson (3), and Moses Malone (3).
Denver's Nikola Jokic has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Valuable Player award. Ninth player to ever win league MVP three times. pic.twitter.com/Xc6ReioW1t
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 8, 2024
