Current NBA All-Star Kevin Durant has teased retirement after the upcoming season. One of the most memorable moments of his legendary career was when he claimed his mom to be “the real MVP” after winning the coveted award following the 2013-14 season.
But he, along with every other NBA MVP, has one man to thank for breaking the mold: Robert E. Lee Pettit, Jr., better known as Bob Pettit.
The NBA’s very first MVP winner was from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, earning the nickname “The Bombardier from Baton Rouge.” Pettit was a two-time All-American at LSU before being drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft.
After an iconic career with two MVPs, 11 All-Star appearances and four All-Star Game MVPs, Pettit became a banker and financial consultant. He was beloved by fans and peers for his role in growing the game of basketball and continuing to serve as an ambassador for the sport after he took his final shot.
Pettit passed away on September 23, 2026 at his Louisiana home at the age of 93. No cause of death was provided.
Not only was Pettit an MVP player, but he was ultimately inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame after playing his entire 11-year career with the Milwaukee and St. Louis Hawks.
The Hall of Fame was one of many to send condolences after his death was announced, saying he was “a sleek, skilled big man who revolutionized the forward position during his career. The 11-time NBA All-Star and 2-time MVP retired as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and left an enduring legacy.”
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