Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will join hallowed ground when he’s named the NBA’s most valuable player for the second consecutive season, becoming just the 13th player to do so in league history.
What makes Jokic’s achievement even more unique: He’s just the fifth center in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards and the first since Moses Malone 39 years ago. Here’s a look at each of the players to win the award two or more seasons in a row:
| Player, team | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, C | 2020-21, 2021-22 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, F | 2018-19, 2019-20 |
| Stephen Curry, Warriors, G | 2014-15, 2015-16 |
| LeBron James, Heat, F | 2011-12, 2012-13 |
| LeBron James, Cavs, F | 2008-09, 2009-10 |
| Steve Nash, Suns, G | 2004-05, 2005-06 |
| Tim Duncan, Spurs, PF | 2001-02, 2002-03 |
| Michael Jordan, Bulls, G | 1990-91, 1991-92 |
| Magic Johnson, Lakers, G | 1988-89, 1989-90 |
| Larry Bird, Celtics, F | 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86 |
| Moses Malone, Rockets/76ers, C | 1981-82, 1982-83 |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lakers, C | 1975-76, 1976-77 |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bucks, C | 1970-71, 1971-72 |
| Will Chamberlain, 76ers, C | 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68 |
| Bill Russell, Celtics, C | 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63 |
Source: basketball-reference.com
