1. Karl Malone – 1990
At first glance, it may seem odd to not have the only MVP season in Jazz history featured on this list, but the Mailman put together an amazing career, and it was his 1990 campaign that stands out above all others during his time in Utah. Unfortunately for Malone, his best career year came amidst a historic MVP race involving Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and the eventual winner, Magic Johnson.
This is seen as one of the most controversial MVP votes of all time, as despite Malone putting up 31, 11 & 3, on over 51% shooting from the field, it was Charles Barkley that the award was seemingly stolen from, not the Mailman. Karl Malone ended his iconic Jazz career as a 25 PPG scorer, but in 1990, he was all but unstoppable, becoming a true force on both ends of the floor as he entered the prime of his stellar career.
His physical presence allowed him to thrive in the post, and with one of the greatest ever floor generals leading the way, he was able to get to his spot at will. Malone would later go on to win MVP in 1999 against lesser competition for the award, and while it was an award worthy of a legendary career, it wasn’t the best season of a fantastic run in Salt Lake City.