NBA MVP Winners: Ranking the 10 Greatest MVP seasons EVER

#4 Shaquille O'Neal: 1999-2000

Season Averages: 29.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.0 blocks, 57.4% shooting

One of the most dominating MVP seasons in league history.

The numbers speak for themselves. If the averages weren't enough, the MVP voting also highlighted his dominance - he was just one vote shy of winning the award unanimously.

O'Neal led the NBA in scoring, field goals, field-goal percentage and finished second in total rebounds. During the early 2000's, with his mobility and agility, O'Neal was unstoppable whether it was in the post, or in transition. Before this season rolled around, O'Neal had already established himself as a dominant offensive player but this season, he really showcased his defensive prowess.

His 3.0 blocks average were third in the league and it also earned him a spot in the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. His play inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to a successful 67-win season, which eventually turned into the franchise's first of three straight championship years.

As dominant as he was, Shaq still had a decent supporting cast to assist him in putting up these stellar averages (led by Kobe Bryant) and that hurts his case for this list.This (#4) is the furthest an MVP, that won a championship in the same year, has gotten on this list.