NBA 1971-72 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.
Information about the 1971-1972 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.
Playoffs Summary
Regular Season Summary
Best Record
Los Angeles Lakers
69-13 (.841)
69-13 (.841)
Season MVP
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
Defensive Player
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Rookie of the Year
Sidney Wicks
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
Coach of the Year
Bill Sharman
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
All-Star Game MVP
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
Most Improved Player
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6th Man of the Year
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Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Rebounds Leader
Assists Leader
Steals Leader
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Blocks Leader
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All-NBA 2nd Team
All-NBA 3rd Team
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All-Defensive 1st Team
All-Defensive 2nd Team
All-Rookie 1st Team
All-Rookie 2nd Team
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