Michael Jordan won the inaugural award and a total of four across his career , while Kobe Bryant , Tim Duncan , Hakeem Olajuwon , LeBron James , and Shaquille O'Neal have claimed two each .
Michael Jordan won the inaugural award and a total of four across his career . 
 Lebron James has won the award three times , while Kobe Bryant , Tim Duncan , Hakeem Olajuwon , and Shaquille O'Neal have claimed two each .