Who won NBA MVP 61 62?
Bill Russell
| 1961–62 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Season MVP | Bill Russell (Boston) |
| Top scorer | Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Boston Celtics |
How long was the NBA season in 1962?
| 1962–63 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | October 16, 1962 – March 17, 1963 March 19 – April 21, 1963 (Playoffs) April 14–24, 1963 (Finals) |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| TV partner(s) | SNI |
| Draft |
Who was in the NBA in 1961?
Total Stats
| Rk | Team | 2PA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Warriors* | 8929 |
| 2 | Cincinnati Royals* | 8414 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics* | 9109 |
| 4 | Syracuse Nationals* | 8875 |
Who led the NBA in scoring in 1961?
Wilt Chamberlain
League Leaders
| 1. | Wilt Chamberlain* • PHW | 50.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Walt Bellamy* • CHP | 31.6 |
| 3. | Bob Pettit* • STL | 31.1 |
| 4. | Jerry West* • LAL | 30.8 |
| 5. | Oscar Robertson* • CIN | 30.8 |
Who voted for NBA MVP in 1962?
Most Valuable Player
| Voting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Player | Pts Won |
| 1 | Bill Russell | 297.0 |
| 2 | Wilt Chamberlain | 152.0 |
| 3 | Oscar Robertson | 135.0 |
Who won MVP when Wilt averaged 50?
Most Valuable Player
| Per Game | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Player | PTS |
| 1 | Bill Russell | 18.9 |
| 2 | Wilt Chamberlain | 50.4 |
| 3 | Oscar Robertson | 30.8 |
Who won the NBA championship in 1961?
The 1961–62 NBA season was the 16th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 4th straight NBA title, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals .
What NBA player scored 100 points in a game in 1962?
The 1961-62 season was defined by the amazing feats of two players: Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson. Not only did Chamberlain, the Philadelphia Warriors center, average a staggering 50.4 points, but also poured in an NBA-record 100 points in a game against the Knicks on March 2, 1962.
Who won the NBA championship in 2016?
The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 4th straight NBA title, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals . The Chicago Packers entered the league, bringing the number of teams to nine. The NBA schedule was expanded for the third consecutive season.
Where was the 1962 NBA All-Star Game played?
The 1962 NBA All-Star Game was played in St. Louis, Missouri, with the West beating the East 150-130. Local favorite Bob Pettit won the game’s MVP award.