1982-83
Summary and Awards / Teams

NBA 1982-83 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.

Information about the 1982-1983 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.

Playoffs Summary

NBA Champion
1983 NBA Champion
Philadelphia 76ers
1983 NBA Champion
NBA Finals
Philadelphia 76ers
4 - 0
Los Angeles Lakers
Finals MVP
Moses Malone
Philadelphia 76ers

Regular Season Summary

Best Record
Philadelphia 76ers
65-17 (.793)
Season MVP
Moses Malone
Philadelphia 76ers
Defensive Player
Sidney Moncrief
Milwaukee Bucks
Rookie of the Year
Terry Cummings
San Diego Clippers
Coach of the Year
Don Nelson
Milwaukee Bucks
All-Star Game MVP
Julius Erving
Philadelphia 76ers
Most Improved Player
-
6th Man of the Year
Bobby Jones
Philadelphia 76ers
Clutch Player of the Year
-
Scoring Leader
Alex English
Denver Nuggets
28.4 points per game
Rebounds Leader
Moses Malone
Philadelphia 76ers
15.3 rebounds per game
Assists Leader
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
10.5 assists per game
Steals Leader
Micheal Ray Richardson
Golden State Warriors /
New Jersey Nets
2.8 steals per game
Blocks Leader
Tree Rollins
Atlanta Hawks
4.3 blocks per game