The best non-MVP seasons in NBA history

In light of Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic finishing second in the MVP vote in 2024-25, despite averaging a 29-point triple-double while becoming the first non-guard in NBA history to achieve that feat, today, we have decided to take a look at the best non-MVP seasons in NBA history.

Jokic is obviously on this list, and more than once, but so are some other all-time greats that you’ll recognize. One such player even averaged 50 points for an entire season and still didn’t win MVP.

We’re starting to sense a trend here, something about record-setting big men failing to win MVP despite awe-inspiring numbers.

Regardless, below, check out the best non-MVP seasons in league history.