You can win MVP if you have the tenth record! Take a look at the 7 worst MVPs in the NBA, and James and Jordan are on the list

In the NBA, MVP represents the best player in a season. Generally speaking, they can only win the star of the team with the best record, but there are exceptions. Many times, MVP will also give the best players of those teams with poor record. There are 7 players in NBA history. The team's record was not outstanding in the season, but they still got the MVP. Let's take a look at who they are!

7: James (MVP in 2012, fourth in the league)

The NBA experienced a shrinking season in the 11-12 season, with only 66 games in a season. Under such circumstances, James led the Heat to the fourth in the league. After failing to win the championship in 2011, James changed his style of play. He began to master the ball more, averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. In the end, he beat Durant and won his third MVP trophy.

6: Jokic (21 MVP, fifth in the league)

Jokic won the first MVP in his personal career in 21 years. That year, he led the Nuggets to play third in the Western Conference, but he only ranked fifth in the league. However, Jokic averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game. His contribution to the team's victory was also very high. At that time, many people were amazed at Jokic's outstanding personal ability, so the team's record was put aside.

5: Jordan (MVP in 1988, seventh in the league)

Jordan won his first MVP trophy in his career in the 87-88 season. That year, he was convinced by all the league players. He averaged 35 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. While winning the best defensive player, he was also named MVP. He is also the first player in NBA history to win MVP and DPOY in a single season. Although the Bulls only achieved 50 wins and 32 losses, Jordan's personal performance is really unique.

4: Moses Malone (MVP in 1982, ninth in the league)

Moses Malone is also an NBA legend. In the 1981-82 season, he averaged 31.1 points and 14.7 rebounds in the Rockets averaged 31.1 points and 14.7 rebounds in the game. However, the Rockets only achieved 46 wins and fifth in the West, and only ninth in the league. Such a record is bad enough, and it is almost impossible to get an MVP. What's more, Bird, who won the league's first, competed with him. However, everyone still voted for Malone, mainly because his personal data was too explosive, Bird missed an MVP because of this. In fact, everyone has always been unclear about the rules of the MVP selection criteria, which is indeed embarrassing.

3: Westbrook (MVP in 2017, 10th in the league)

Westbrook scored the second time in NBA history in the 16-17 season. His performance also caused a sensation in the league that season. Although the Thunder only ranked sixth in the Western Conference, everyone still voted for him. In that era when triple-double was not very common, Westbrook's average triple-double data was still amazing. In the end, Westbrook beat Harden and won the MVP trophy.

2: Jokic (22 MVP, 10th in the league)

Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game in the 21-22 season. However, the Nuggets still had poor record at that time, and they were also sixth in the West and tenth in the league. However, Jokic's personal performance was indeed too outstanding, and many other players did not play as dazzling as Jokic, so Jokic won the second MVP of his career.

1: Jabbar (MVP in 1976, 10th in the league)

In 1976, Jabbar's MVP was the worst MVP in NBA history. That year, the Bucks had only 40 wins and 42 losses, with a winning rate of only 50%. With only 18 teams at that time, the Bucks ranked tenth, but at that time, the MVP was selected by the players. Jabbar's outstanding performance conquered most players, so he won the MVP trophy. After all, the players think so, so the fans have no objection.