NBA Award Winners Who Didn’t Deserve Their Awards

Magic Johnson, 1990 MVP

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Charles Barkley had more first-place votes than Magic. The two superstars had similarly productive seasons, but Magic had the advantage of playing with Hall of Fame teammate James Worthy and stars like A.C. Green and Byron Scott. Barkley’s 1989-90 76ers teammates combined for one All-Star nod in their careers. Michael Jordan had a great case as well.

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