NBA 1988-89 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.
Information about the 1988-1989 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.
Playoffs Summary
Regular Season Summary
Best Record
Detroit Pistons
63-19 (.768)
63-19 (.768)
Season MVP
Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
Defensive Player
Mark Eaton
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Rookie of the Year
Mitch Richmond
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Coach of the Year
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
All-Star Game MVP
Karl Malone
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Most Improved Player
Kevin Johnson
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
6th Man of the Year
Eddie Johnson
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Rebounds Leader
Assists Leader
Steals Leader
Blocks Leader
All-NBA 1st Team
All-NBA 2nd Team
All-NBA 3rd Team
All-Defensive 1st Team
All-Defensive 2nd Team
All-Rookie 1st Team
All-Rookie 2nd Team