These players managed to win it all in one year!

Securing an NBA championship, Finals MVP, and regular season MVP represents a remarkable achievement in the league. This feat is so exceptional that only a select few players have ever managed to accomplish it. Adding the additional honour of an All-Star Game MVP in the same season further elevates the rarity of this accomplishment, with just four players achieving all four accolades in a single season throughout the 77-year history of the NBA.

Willis Reed in 1970

The 1969–70 NBA season was a memorable one for Willis Reed and the New York Knicks. As Reed entered his sixth season with the team, there was immense anticipation due to the array of top talent assembled in New York, all with the goal of capturing an NBA championship. The season kicked off with Reed leading the East to victory over the West in the All-Star Game, earning MVP honours with 22 points and 11 rebounds on 9-18 shooting from the field. Subsequently, Reed guided the Knicks to an impressive 60-22 record in the regular season, making them the only team to reach the 60-win mark. Reed's stellar performance earned him the regular season MVP award, averaging 21.7 points and 13.9 rebounds per game while shooting 50.7% from the field. The Knicks then navigated through the playoffs, defeating the Bullets and Bucks to reach the NBA Finals against the Lakers.

In an exhilarating seven-game series, the Knicks and the Lakers exchanged blows until a decisive Game 7. Despite sitting out Game 6 due to a torn quadriceps, Reed made a heroic return in Game 7, receiving a standing ovation from the home crowd. Though not at full strength, Reed's presence inspired his team as the Knicks clinched their first NBA title. Reed was rightfully named Finals MVP, averaging 23.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game throughout the series.

Michael Jordan in 1996 and 1998

After a setback in 1995, Michael Jordan returned with a vengeance in 1996, starting with an All-Star Game MVP win where he led the East to victory with 20 points and 4 rebounds. He continued his dominance by leading the Chicago Bulls to a then-NBA record 72 wins in the regular season, securing his fourth MVP award with impressive averages of 30.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. In the playoffs, the Bulls breezed through their first three series with an 11-1 record, including a sweep of the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. Facing the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA Finals, Jordan guided the Bulls to their fourth championship, earning his fourth Finals MVP award with 27.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

In 1998, Jordan replicated his stellar performance, earning his third All-Star MVP award and leading the Bulls to a 62-20 regular-season record, securing his fifth MVP award with averages of 28.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. Navigating a challenging playoff journey, including a seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers, Jordan led the Bulls to their second three-peat. They clinched victory in six games against the Utah Jazz in the Finals, and Jordan earned his sixth Finals MVP award with impressive averages of 33.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.

Shaquille O’Neal in 2000

As the NBA entered the new millennium in 2000, Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers had already established himself as the most dominant player in the league. His historic 2000 season further reinforced his status. It commenced with an All-Star MVP performance, where O'Neal guided the West to a 137-126 victory over the East, sharing the MVP honours with Spurs' Tim Duncan after contributing 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks. During the regular season, O'Neal's dominance was unmatched, as he secured both the scoring title and the MVP award outright. He averaged an impressive 29.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game while leading the NBA in field goal percentage at 57.4%.

His stellar performance not only earned him his first and only MVP award but also propelled the Lakers to a remarkable 67-win season, setting the stage for a dominant playoff run. In the postseason, the Lakers cruised through their first three series with an 11-5 record, setting up a showdown with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Despite the Pacers' efforts, they had no answer for O'Neal, who dominated the series and earned the Finals MVP honours with incredible averages of 38.0 points, 16.7 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game.

Since Shaq’s making history in 2000, no other player has been able to replicate what these three did. Only Stephen Curry and Giannis came close in 2022 and 2021, but they ended up missing the regular season MVP.