MVP Winners (< 65 games played)
| Name | Year they won | Games played | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Cousy | 1957 | 64 | |
| Bill Walton | 1978 | 58 | |
| Karl Malone | 1999 | 49 | Lockout Season; 50 total games |
| LeBron James | 2012 | 62 | Lockout Season; 66 total games |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 2020 | 63 | COVID Season; Teams' total games fluctuated from 75 to 64 |