Most MVPs

Players who have one five or more Most Valuable Player awards.

9 — Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton (1980-87); Los Angeles (1989)

6 — Gordie Howe, Detroit (1952-53, 1957-58, 1960, 1963)

7 — Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh (1990, 1992); San Francisco (1993, 2001-04)

6 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee (1971-72, 1974); L.A. Lakers (1976-77, 1980)

5 — Bill Russell, Boston (1958, 1961-63, 1965)

5 — Michael Jordan, Chicago (1988, 1991-92, 1996, 1998)

5 — Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (2003-04, 2008-09); Denver (2013)