The MVP trophy of the NBA's most valuable player is called "Maurice Portorov Cup". Bob Petit was the first player to win the MVP, from the season of 1955- 1956, and was voted by the players before the season of 1979- 1980. 1980- 198 1 The season began to be voted by sports journalists and TV commentators. The three most important points of MVP selection criteria are 1. Lead the team to achieve good results. 2. Being the core role of the team should be immediate. 3. Can make teammates better.