Bill Russell won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Most Valuable Player 5 times (1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965).
| Year | Contest | Category | For | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 | |
| 1963 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 | |
| 1962 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 | |
| 1961 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 | |
| 1958 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Most Valuable Player | 1 · 2 |