Shortest NBA MVP
The average height of an NBA player is about 6'6. Allen Iverson was a 6'0 point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers when he won MVP for the 2000-01 season. He led the league in scoring and steals at 31.1 and 2.5 that season. He became the shortest MVP, beating Bob Cousy, who was 6'1.
Shortest NBA MVPs
| Height | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6'0 | Allen Iverson | 31.1 points and 4.6 assists for Philadelphia 76ers | 2000-01 |
| 6'1 | Bob Cousy | 20.6 points and 7.5 assists for Boston Celtics | 1956-57 |
| 6'2 | Stephen Curry | 2x MVP (2015, 2016) for Golden State Warriors | |
| 6'3 | Steve Nash | 2x MVP (2005, 2006) for Phoenix Suns | |
| 6'3 | Russell Westbrook | 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists for Oklahoma City Thunders | 2016-17 |
Lightest NBA MVPs
| Weight (lb) | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | Allen Iverson | 31.1 points and 4.6 assists for Philadelphia 76ers | 2000-01 |
| 175 | Bob Cousy | 20.6 points and 7.5 assists for Boston Celtics | 1956-57 |
| 185 | Stephen Curry | 2x NBA MVP for Golden State Warriors (2015, 2016) | |
| 195 | Steve Nash | 2x MVP (2005, 2006) for Phoenix Suns | |
| 198 | Michael Jordan | 5x NBA MVP for Chicago Bulls (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) |
Quotes
I had no space for error. But I never stopped and worked on all the things people said I couldn't do and now I'm the MVP of the league. It's something I always wanted,
Allen Iverson
It's one of the neatest things I've ever seen happen, when you think of the way he was thought of five years ago and the way this franchise was perceived and what he's done to put us where we are and the change in him,
Larry Brown
References
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This Date in NBA History (May 15): Philadelphia 76ers' guard Allen Iverson named 2001 NBA MVP and more
Playing 71 games in the season, he averaged 31.1 points (led the league), 4.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 steals (led the league) in 42.0 minutes (led the league). Thus, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan in 1992-93 to lead the league in points and steals per game.
Sporting News
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Iverson shortest player in history to win MVP
At 6 feet and 165 pounds, Iverson is the shortest and lightest player to win the MVP award. He had 93 first-place votes out of a possible 124, to 18 for Duncan.
ESPN
