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NBA MVPs: Guess the Player (Part 1)

We'll give you the season and team—You name the legendary winner.

NBA MVPs: Guess the Player (Part 1)
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You know the greats. Michael Jordan with the Bulls. Kobe Bryant repping the Lakers. Allen Iverson carrying the Sixers. But how deep does your knowledge really go?

This isn't just a handful of players. We’ve got every winner in NBA history—from the 1950s legends right up to today. Can you match that season and team to the player who took home the hardware?

You'll see names like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry. Some guys snagged it once, others truly made it a habit.

We give you the clue. Your job? Name the MVP who took home that gold trophy that season.

Think you've got the hoops history locked down? Come on, let's see how many you can nail!

1/25

1959-60, Philadelphia Warriors?

[C] Wilt Chamberlain | The Big Dipper's rookie campaign shattered records and expectations across the league.

2/25

1969-70, New York Knicks?

[C] Willis Reed | The Knicks captain inspired teammates through toughness earning league's highest individual honor.

3/25

1961-62, Boston Celtics?

[A] Bill Russell | Player-coach Russell juggled dual responsibilities while dominating both ends nightly.

4/25

1966-67, Philadelphia 76ers?

[C] Wilt Chamberlain | Leading the 76ers past Boston required MVP-caliber greatness from their center.

5/25

1976-77, Los Angeles Lakers?

[B] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Back-to-back MVPs established Kareem's reign atop professional basketball's individual mountain.

6/25

1970-71, Milwaukee Bucks?

[A] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Sky hooks and defensive prowess delivered Milwaukee's franchise first MVP winner.

7/25

1972-73, Boston Celtics?

[D] Dave Cowens | Undersized center outworked bigger opponents earning surprising MVP recognition in Boston.

8/25

1957-58, Boston Celtics?

[D] Bill Russell | Defense won championships and Russell's shot-blocking artistry earned individual recognition too.

9/25

1962-63, Boston Celtics?

[B] Bill Russell | Four MVP awards cemented his status among basketball's immortal legends forever.

10/25

1973-74, Milwaukee Bucks?

[B] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Milwaukee's maestro captured third MVP trophy before heading west to Hollywood.

11/25

1979-80, Los Angeles Lakers?

[C] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Record sixth MVP award proved the captain's excellence transcended different basketball decades.

12/25

1956-57, Boston Celtics?

[A] Bob Cousy | The Houdini of the Hardwood dazzled fans while orchestrating Boston's offensive symphony.

13/25

1975-76, Los Angeles Lakers?

[A] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Lakers' new acquisition immediately validated the trade with MVP season number four.

14/25

1963-64, Cincinnati Royals?

[B] Oscar Robertson | The Big O averaged a triple-double and finally received overdue MVP hardware.

15/25

1968-69, Baltimore Bullets?

[C] Wes Unseld | Rookie sensation joined Wilt as only players winning MVP their first year.

16/25

1958-59, St. Louis Hawks?

[B] Bob Pettit | Hawks faithful watched their star snag his second MVP crown in four seasons.

17/25

1977-78, Portland Trail Blazers?

[C] Bill Walton | When healthy, Walton's passing wizardry and defense created MVP magic in Portland.

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1965-66, Philadelphia 76ers?

[B] Wilt Chamberlain | Philly's giant posted 33 points per game earning his second MVP honor.

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1974-75, Buffalo Braves?

[B] Bob McAdoo | Buffalo's sharpshooting big man averaged 34 points claiming unexpected MVP glory.

20/25

1955-56, St. Louis Hawks?

[C] Bob Pettit | The Hawks' scoring machine became the NBA's first MVP trophy recipient ever.

21/25

1978-79, Houston Rockets?

[D] Moses Malone | Relentless offensive rebounding made Moses the perfect MVP choice for Houston fans.

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1960-61, Boston Celtics?

[D] Bill Russell | Boston's defensive anchor proved rebounds and blocked shots deserve MVP votes.

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1967-68, Philadelphia 76ers?

[B] Wilt Chamberlain | Three straight MVP trophies showcased unprecedented dominance during the sixties era.

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1964-65, Boston Celtics?

[C] Bill Russell | Five MVPs matched his championship ring collection, defining excellence in green.

25/25

1971-72, Milwaukee Bucks?

[C] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Young Kareem collected MVP number two before his legendary Lakers journey began.

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