NBL (United States) Most Valuable Player Award


The National Basketball League Most Valuable Player Award was an annual National Basketball League award given to the best performing player of the regular season in each of the twelve years the league existed. The MVP was selected by sports writers, broadcasters, coaches, and managers.

Winners

SeasonPlayerPositionTeam
1937–38CenterOshkosh All-Stars
1938–39 CenterOshkosh All-Stars
1939–40 CenterOshkosh All-Stars
1940–41Guard / ForwardAkron Goodyear Wingfoots
1941–42Guard / ForwardToledo Jim White Chevrolets
1942–43*GuardFort Wayne Zollner Pistons
1943–44* GuardFort Wayne Zollner Pistons
1944–45* GuardFort Wayne Zollner Pistons
1945–46* GuardFort Wayne Zollner Pistons
1946–47*GuardRochester Royals
1947–48*CenterMinneapolis Lakers
1948–49CenterTri-Cities Blackhawks