The 1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season was led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who won what award that is named in honor of the first commissioner (then president) of the NBA, who served from 1946 until 1963?
1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season: The 1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season was the fourth season in franchise history. 1971–72 Milwaukee Bucks season:  Abdul-Jabbar won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award ahead of Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA Most Valuable Player Award:  The winner receives the Maurice Podoloff Trophy, which is named in honor of the first commissioner (then president) of the NBA, who served from 1946 until 1963.
NBA Most Valuable Player Award