Wamu
whats-a-matta-u?
In 96, Jordan won MVP and Pippen finished 5th.
How many times in history have 2 teammates finished top 5?
I found your question very interesting so I looked some stuff up. It's happened before.
81-82: Bird was 2nd & Parish was 4th
82-83: Moses Malone was MVP and Dr. J was 5th
83-84: Magic was 3rd and KAJ was 4th
84-85: Magic was 2nd and KAJ was 4th
85-86: Magic was 3rd and KAJ was 5th
86-87: Bird was 3rd and McHale was 4th
01-02: Shaq was 1st and Kobe was 5th
02-03: Kobe was 3rd and Shaq was 5th
15-16: Westbrook was 4th and KD was 5th