LIST: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD
1980: Kareem, Dr. J, George Gervin
1981: Dr. J, Bird, Kareem
1982: Moses, Bird, Dr. J
1983: Moses, Bird, Magic
1984: Bird, Bernard King, Magic
1985: Bird, Magic, Moses
1986: Bird, Wilkins, Magic
1987: Magic, MJ, Bird
1988: MJ, Bird, Magic
1989: Magic, MJ, Karl Malone
1990: Magic, Barkley, MJ
Notes
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Bird placed second from 1981-1983. Then, won MVP 3 straight seasons from 1984 to 1986. He is in top 3 MVP Race from 1981 - 1988.
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Magic is in Top 3 MVP race from 1983 - 1990. (Actually it extends to 1991). Winning 3 in 87, 89, and 90.
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Mj joined the top 3 race in 1987 - 1990. Winning in 1988. (Before he dominated MVP award and MVP race in 90s)
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1987 and 1988 were the two years MJ, MAGIC, AND BIRD intersected their primes. And became top 3 finishers with each other.
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Dr. J have 3 straight top 3 Finishes too from 80-82
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Moses actually have a back to back MVP 82-83) to add to his 1979 MVP. Becoming a 3x MVP.