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The Phoenix Suns are still searching for their first NBA championship. That’s despite Hall of Fame players putting together spectacular seasons while playing for the franchise. Let’s highlight the two players who have taken home a regular season MVP award with the franchise.
During the 2022-23 season, the NBA renamed the award after five-time NBA MVP Michael Jordan. As of 2024, a player must play at least 65 of the 82 regular-season games in order to be eligible for the honor. In 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the award for the first time. He's only the second Canadian to win MVP, behind Steve Nash.
On Wednesday, Gilgeous was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player after he ... An international player has won the last seven MVP awards; an American-born player has not finished in the top three ...
The Portland Trail Blazers have had some notable legends wear their uniform, yet Bill Walton remains the only player to ever win the franchise MVP award.