Michael Jordan won his fifth MVP award in 1998, tying him for the second-most league MVP awards with Bill Russell. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has a record six MVP awards. Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron James are both have four MVP awards. Although an MVP award is not a guaranteed fast-track to the Hall of Fame, all eligible players who have won MVP awards have been inducted.
Today in Sports History: May 18
CHICAGO - MAY 20: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait after winning the 1996 MVP trophy on May 20, 1996 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)