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Erving and McGinnis both won the award for the 1974–75 season.
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Daniels and Erving were the only multiple time winners.
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Index

ABA MVP

Connie Hawkins
1967–68 season
Hall of Famer
Connie Hawkins
Julius Erving
New York Nets
Mel Daniels
Indiana Pacers
George McGinnis
1974–75 season
Spencer Haywood
1969–70 season
Artis Gilmore
1971–72 season
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
1967–68
Connie Hawkins
Forward
center
Pittsburgh Pipers
1968 ABA Finals
1968–69
Mel Daniels
Center
Indiana Pacers
ABA Finals
1969–70
Spencer Haywood

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