LeBron James never did it. Neither did Magic Johnson or Larry Bird, or Wilt Chamberlain or Bill Russell. Even Michael Jordan never did it.

But on Tuesday, Stephen Curry did. After a record-breaking season, the Golden State star became the first player in NBA history to be elected MVP by a unanimous vote.

Curry poured in a record-shattering 402 3-point shots while leading the Warriors to an all-time best 73-9 record. He heralded his selection by coming back from injury Monday night with 40 points including 17 in overtime, in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

All 131 voters chose him as the MVP. Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs placed second, and James of the Cleveland Cavaliers placed third, based on second- and third-place votes.

Other sports have varied MVP voting systems, some of which have changed over time, so direct comparisons are a little unfair. Still, 17 baseball players have won unanimous selection, including Bryce Harper last season. Tom Brady was a unanimous pick for NFL MVP in 2010.

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky became the NHL’s only unanimous MVP, getting all 63 votes. It is a tougher task now, as more than 150 voters currently cast ballots.

— From wire reports