how many times did larry bird win mvp

NBA 2023-24 Conference Standings

Eastern W L PCT GB
1 Celtics Celtics 60 16 .789
2 Bucks Bucks 47 29 .618 13.0
3 Cavaliers Cavaliers 46 31 .597 14.5
4 Magic Magic 45 31 .592 15.0
5 Knicks Knicks 45 31 .592 15.0
6 Heat Heat 42 34 .553 18.0
Western W L PCT GB
1 Timberwolves Timberwolves 53 23 .697
2 Nuggets Nuggets 53 23 .697
3 Thunder Thunder 52 24 .684 1.0
4 Clippers Clippers 47 28 .627 5.5
5 Mavericks Mavericks 46 30 .605 7.0
6 Pelicans Pelicans 45 31 .592 8.0

FAQ

Did Larry Bird win 3 MVPs in a row?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the award a record-setting six times in his career. Larry Bird was the last player to win the award in three consecutive years.

How many MVP did Larry Bird win?

3× NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986) 2× NBA Finals MVP (1984, 1986) 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1984–1986)

Who has the most NBA MVPs ever?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leads the charts for the most MVP awards in the NBA with 6 total. Michael Jordan, a 5-time NBA MVP, secured all his awards in the span of 11 seasons. LeBron James secured four NBA MVP awards in five years from 2009 to 2013 and is one of only five players to claim four MVPs.

Who was better Larry Bird or Magic Johnson?

Bird was a better scorer, outside shooter and rebounder than Johnson, but Johnson had the upper hand in the passing department. He averaged 10.5 assists per game or more nine times in his career, and he is arguably the best passer in NBA history.