NBA 1980-81 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.
Information about the 1980-1981 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.
Playoffs Summary
Regular Season Summary
Best Record
Season MVP
Julius Erving
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
Defensive Player
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Rookie of the Year
Darrell Griffith
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Coach of the Year
Jack McKinney
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
All-Star Game MVP
Tiny Archibald
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
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
Blocks Leader
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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