The NBA MVP is an award that recognizes the most valuable player in the regular season. Here’s a look at every NBA MVP winner since 2015, including their season stats and a brief recap of what made each award-winning campaign so memorable.
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2025-26 Stats: 31.1 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 6.6 APG | 1.4 SPG | 55.3% FG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeated as MVP after another outstanding season, combining the same elite scoring with more efficiency. He continued to establish himself as one of the NBA’s premier superstars while keeping Oklahoma City among the league’s elite.
2024-25 Stats: 32.7 PPG | 5.0 RPG | 6.4 APG | 1.7 SPG | 51.9% FG
Gilgeous-Alexander won his first MVP after leading the Thunder to one of the NBA’s best records. His elite scoring, defense, and consistent clutch performances turned Oklahoma City into a championship winner.
2023-24 Stats: 26.4 PPG | 12.4 RPG | 9.0 APG | 1.4 SPG | 58.3% FG
Nikola Jokić earned his third MVP by continuing to dominate as the NBA’s most complete offensive player. His efficient scoring, elite passing, and rebounding helped Denver remain one of the league’s championship favorites.
2022-23 Stats: 33.1 PPG | 10.2 RPG | 4.2 APG | 1.0 SPG | 54.8% FG
Joel Embiid won his first NBA MVP after leading the league in scoring for a second straight season. His dominant scoring, improved playmaking, and strong interior defense helped Philadelphia finish near the top of the Eastern Conference. This is one of the most disrespected MVP seasons in recent memory.
2021-22 Stats: 27.1PPG | 13.8 RPG | 7.9 APG | 1.5 SPG | 58.3% FG
Despite injuries to key teammates, Jokić carried the Nuggets with another remarkable all-around season. He became the first player in NBA history to record at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in one year.
2020-21 Stats: 26.4 PPG | 10.8 RPG | 8.3 APG | 1.3 SPG | 56.6% FG
Jokić became the lowest-drafted player ever to win MVP after producing an incredibly efficient all-around season. His elite passing, scoring, and durability helped keep Denver among the Western Conference’s top teams.
2019-20 Stats: 29.5 PPG | 13.6 RPG | 5.6 APG | 1.0 SPG | 55.3% FG
Giannis Antetokounmpo captured back-to-back MVP awards after another dominant campaign, leading Milwaukee to the NBA’s best record. His combination of efficiency, rebounding, defense, and scoring made him the league’s most impactful player.
2018-19 Stats: 27.7 PPG | 12.5 RPG | 5.9 APG | 1.3 SPG | 57.8% FG
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the league’s best record with his dominant two-way play. His ability to score, rebound, defend, and lead Milwaukee established him as one of the NBA’s superstars.
2017-18 Stats: 30.4 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 8.8 APG | 1.8 SPG | 44.9% FG
James Harden powered the Rockets to the NBA’s best record by scoring at a generational rate. His offensive dominance helped Houston emerge as Golden State’s biggest challenger throughout the regular season.
2016-17 Stats: 31.6 PPG | 10.7 RPG | 10.4 APG | 1.6 SPG | 42.5% FG
Russell Westbrook made history by averaging a triple-double for the season while carrying the Thunder after Kevin Durant’s departure. His incredible production and counting stats made him the clear choice for MVP.
2015-16 Stats: 30.1 PPG | 5.4 RPG | 6.7 APG | 2.1 SPG | 50.4% FG
Steph Curry became the NBA’s first unanimous MVP after averaging over 30 points while joining the exclusive 50-40-90 club. He led the Warriors to a record-breaking 73-9 regular season behind one of the greatest offensive campaigns ever.
2015-16 Stats: 23. 8 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 7.7 APG | 2.0 SPG | 48.7% FG
Curry transformed the NBA with his elite three-point shooting, leading the Warriors to a league-best 67-15 record. His offensive brilliance sparked Golden State’s dynasty and earned him the first MVP award of his career.
All NBA stats provided by Basketball Reference
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