Many say winning the NBA MVP award helps a player become one of the greatest in history. However, some Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers weren’t crowned as the league’s best player early in their legendary careers.
From NBA legends like Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone to current league superstars like James Harden and Joel Embiid, here are 10 notable NBA players who won their first league MVP award either in their late 20s or early 30s, in no particular order.
